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    Spreadbet cash or futures? Why choose one over other?

    No, please do. If I'm prattling nonsense at least tell me why. At this point in my spread betting career (LOL) I don't have a position (psychological or financial) to defend, I'm trying to learn.
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    Spreadbet cash or futures? Why choose one over other?

    Thanks, very interesting reply. I don't have yet the knowledge to fully understand everything you wrote but part of it seems to be that the CGT-free aspect of SB isn't necessarily the deciding factor, in comparison with a broker. More research required :D
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    Spreadbet cash or futures? Why choose one over other?

    Thanks for your reply PB. I've been reading, attending free seminars from City and IG, demo trading and now small-bet trading. My day job programming is demanding so I don't get much time to practice, but it does seem like a really interesting way to lose my money LOL I'm taking my time and...
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    Spreadbet cash or futures? Why choose one over other?

    Hmm, didn't see that one coming MC. Guess that's why you're a Legendary Member :)
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    Spreadbet cash or futures? Why choose one over other?

    Hi, I'm new to trading and spreadbetting, currently playing with very small trades at City Index. I've found out that that if I want a trade to remain open for more than a few days I should be trading the futures instrument instead of the rolling, due to accumulating charges of closing and...
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    Your investment capital in the UK is it really protected ?

    "Your investment capital in the UK is it really protected ?" I don't think so. "Re-hypothecation occurs when banks or broker-dealers re-use the collateral posted by clients such as hedge funds to back the broker's own trades and borrowings. In the UK, there is no limit on the amount of a...
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