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The concept is startlingly simple - you are betting that an event either will or won’t happen.
You have a hunch the FTSE 100 will rise - binary betting is ideal; the same goes for central bank interest rate decisions and foreign exchange movements.
So how does it work?
Well it is hybrid of fixed odds and spread […]

In the past it was only City whizz kids with instant access to real time market information that indulged in spread betting on companies and markets. But like contracts for differences (CFDs), the popularity of spread betting has exploded, particularly with the advent of the internet.
That said, spread betting is a high-risk means of […]

If you want to trade shares over the Internet, then it has never been easier, or cheaper. But before you take the plunge it is worth taking the time to make sure your seemingly reputable online stockbroker is legit. As I say below, looks can be deceiving. In its darker recesses the web hides some […]

The savvy share trader is now finding more exotic ways of betting on stock movements, particularly where they think a share price will fall. Most traditional stockbrokers won’t allow you to short shares - profit from a sharp decline in the price - which is a pity.
One of the most popular options is to open […]

For a long time charting has been a dirty word. For some sceptics basing investment decisions on little ticks on a graph, trend lines or anonymous kinks on a curve is about as trustworthy as consulting the ancient runes or using astrology.
In recent years, however, one has been able to say the word charting in […]

Dealing shares over the web has never been simpler - or cheaper.
Execution-only brokers have driven down costs to as little as a fiver plus stamp duty and many have done away with the old percentage based way of calculating commission in favour of an easy-to-understand flat fee.
That said, there is still a bewildering array […]