Spread betting with City Index Advisory is an exciting, fast
moving and flexible way to trade. Operating with real-time prices,
you can bet long or short to make a profit no matter which way you
expect the markets to move. However, please note that you can also
quickly incur loses if the market moves against you.
The key benefits of spread betting with City Index
Advisory compared with conventional forms of trading are:
- All profits free of UK Capital Gains Tax, however tax laws may
change in future
- No stamp duty on UK shares, although tax laws can change
- Low initial margin requirements
- Ability to bet on markets going down (bet short) as well as up
(bet long)
- Instant execution
- Fully interactive online dealing
- Daily and monthly contracts available
- Small stake sizes
You can spread bet on a wide range of markets and instruments
including UK, European, US and Far East markets, currencies,
commodities and individual equities.
A key feature of spread betting is the leverage that it affords.
Fluctuations in the value of the underlying instrument can quickly
lead to profits or losses, which can exceed your initial deposit.
Ensure you fully understand the risks, as spread betting is not
suitable for everyone.