What is spread betting?

Spread betting is the tax-free†, flexible way to take a position on financial markets.

Video introduction to Spread Betting

Video introduction

Learn the basics of spread betting with our short introductory video.

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Remember that financial spread betting is a leveraged product and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit.
Spread betting may not be suitable for everyone, so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.

Remember that financial spread betting is a leveraged product and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit. Spread betting may not be suitable for everyone, so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.

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