Risk Management

Spread betting offers the chance to make substantial profits, though there is also the risk of incurring losses should the market move against you. With our Controlled Risk bets, however, you can put an absolute limit on potential losses while enjoying unlimited profits.

Controlled Risk

Controlled Risk means that you can reap maximum profits if the market moves in your favour, while at the same time setting the level at which your bet will be closed if the market moves against you.

Controlled Risk bets can only be chosen at the time you open your position with us, enabling you to specify a level at which you want your bet to be closed should the market move against you. We will guarantee that your position is closed at this level, even if the price in the underlying market gaps suddenly. To find out more see our Risk Management Tools, or take a look at our Controlled Risk example.

Stop and Limit Orders

We also offer a full range of non-Guaranteed Stop and Limit Orders to open and close betting positions. These are available both by phone and online, giving you the freedom to control your betting even while you are away from your desk. Trailing Stops are the latest in this range, and can help you lock in your profits in volatile markets. These innovative Stops mean you no longer need to watch the market and adjust your Stops constantly: your Stop is moved automatically should the market shift in your favour. Find out more about Trailing Stops and see an example of how they work.

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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