Discussion » SpreadBetting?

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Posted by Saltation, around 15th January 2006:
 
anyone had any experience with the spreadbetting operations in the UK? can they recommend one / disrecommend?
Posted by Boudicca, 17th January 2006:
 
What on Earth is SpreadBetting?
Posted by WarHead, 17th January 2006:
 
Something to be avoided.

If you really want to know, see here.
Posted by Saltation, 17th January 2006:
 
e.g.
Posted by Saltation, 17th January 2006:
 
heh. ye hit that there Post button 20 seconds afore oi did, apparently.
Posted by Grim..., 17th January 2006:
 
In a soccer match between Liverpool and Everton the spread for corners is 12-13, the index firm believes there will be 12 or 13 corners in total during the match. A bettor approaches the firm with the belief that there will be more than 13 corners during the game, the bettor 'buys' at £25 a point at 13. If the final total of corners is 16 the bettor has won, receiving 3 x £25. If the final total of corners is 10, the bettor loses 3 x £25. A 'sell' transaction is similar except made against the bottom value of the spread. Often there is live pricing, which changes the spread during the course of an event allowing a profit to be increased or a loss minimized.
Posted by Boudicca, 17th January 2006:
 
Why did you want to know, Salty, are you thinking of placing a few bets?