Why do it

Here are just some of the reasons why people choose spread betting.

• Spread betting is straightforward - the mechanics of entering or exiting bets are simple
• No tax - you don't pay tax on the money you make, of course, tax laws can change.
• Access to a broad range of markets at the click of a mouse
• Low transaction costs - no stamp duty and no commissions (varies from spreads and CFDs)
• Sophisticated trading platforms - powerful tools including risk management, real-time charts of market and instrument prices
• Leverage - spread betting can offer extreme leverage