Recent content by kef2138

Opening an account can be one great circus. It took me 3 weeks but I managed to get IG to accept my application. Then they said there might be a problem with my bank and had to check it (for 3 freaking days). After that I was happy to see the welcoming email, only to have my smile wiped from my...

:D I don't find that as an important aspect. To me, fast execution, tight spreads, low commissions, not trying to screw clients with T&R loopholes and good customer service are far more important. :)

I've opened a demo account with CMC and must admit their web platform is great. Not sure if its better than IG's, since demo accounts have limited options, but it is at least as good. In terms of costs, margin, etc., all major spread betting companies are rather similar so it's difficult to...

I want to open a spread betting account and have first chosen IG. I've applied for a new account but, since I'm not an UK resident, had to send them some documents to prove my ID and address. It's been two weeks since the process started and every time they find something wrong with my...

Large caps. I guess it depends on how you set up your GSL. I usually set them 50-150 points from my entry points depending on the share price.

Hi! I've been working on a strategy to trade stocks and, since I've limited capital, decided to use either CFD or SB. My strategy is mid-term and thus I have stumbled upon an issue: gaps. At first I though a guaranteed stop loss would solve the issue, however, the minimum requirement of 10%...