Saturday, 3 March 2012

How to spread bet from the comfort of your own home

By Bob Surge


Savers across the UK have seen their options dwindle as interest rates remain at rock bottom. Many have therefore turned to new options to invest their spare money and have considered alternatives such as spread betting UK markets, because despite the additional risk the potential for profit is significant.

'Spread betting' is a term which is often splashed around but when it comes to making a start, most novices will have no idea about spread betting tips. But although the market may seem overwhelming at first, it is entirely possibly for individuals with little or no experience to have a go, simply using their home computer as and when they have the time.

One of the big attractions of spread betting is that it provides a lot of help and guidance for complete novices and with the services offered by brokers, even those with little knowledge can soon learn the lingo and create their own trading plan.

However, having the opportunity to learn directly from some-one with firsthand knowledge can really make the difference when you are starting out, but it can be difficult to fit in any classes or seminars. But many brokers understand that individuals may not be trading full-time and offer webinars at no cost, which can provide the advantages of attending a real life seminar with the flexibility of learning whenever is convenient for you.

Once you have managed to master the foundations of spread betting, it is time to put together your own strategy using the facilities accessible to you from your broker. It is possible to find brokers that not only offer historical data for charting, but also advice and guidance on where to look for trades in the month ahead.

Trading from home can be quite isolating with no peers to talk to or seek advice from. However, it is easy to find online chat rooms and forums which can provide help and support, with a range of help from the very first questions you may have about how to spread bet right through to more technical points. Even if you don't have any specific questions it can be quite enlightening to simply browse through questions others have raised as you may find some new ideas of interest.

When it comes to financial spreadbetting brokers offer a range of different markets and it is possible to pick the area which you have some existing knowledge of. Whilst it is possible to enter a trade completely 'blind' it is far preferable to have some background information to give you an advantage. Finding a broker which provides a decent range of statistics in your market of choice along with a live news feed will help you make the right calls.

Finally, whilst there is potential to earn a decent return on any investment it is essential to stay alert to the possibility that there is a chance of losing money. But even though there is a risk to spread betting, with patience and a sprinkling of luck, it is entirely plausible to earn a good profit from the comfort of your own sitting room.




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