Recent content by eezyTrader

Hi, I am keen to know people's preferences with regard to spread betting companies. It would be great if we could have a poll allowing individuals who spread bet to pick their favourite/least despised provider. Thanks ET

stevet, FTSE beater and Naz Thanks for all the good advice. It seems I will have think long and hard as to how serious to take this 'hobby' of mine. Full time is unfortunately out of the question for me, so I'll probable tinker a bit on the edges so that I don't get burnt. Thanks again Noel

Great, thanks for the info. What are CFD's? Would futures or spread betting be the best tactic for a bear market, or just to stay far away - a very difficult thing to do? It seems the more I read the more there is to learn!

Forgive my ignorance, but I was unaware that a person could go short on a share, as there must surely be an exchange of share certificates, even if just theoretically. It was my understanding that a person could only short a product such as a future which doesn't require 'ownership'. Are shorts...