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What is Spread betting?

  • #1
  • First Post: May 13, 2011 3:21am May 13, 2011 3:21am
Hello.

Sorry for my stupid question, but what is Spread Betting? I know what means spread and what meas bet... but have no idea what is spread betting.

thanks for help.
  • #2
  • Edited 4:01am May 13, 2011 3:32am | Edited 4:01am
edit : my answer was crap. nevermind.
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  • #3
  • May 13, 2011 3:52am May 13, 2011 3:52am
It's a general term used in the UK where you can trade tax free. It is considered a form of gambling, although with financial instruments it is regulated by the FSA.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spread_betting
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  • #4
  • Last Post: May 13, 2011 4:14am May 13, 2011 4:14am
Quoting Shabs19
It's a general term used in the UK where you can trade tax free. It is considered a form of gambling, although with financial instruments it is regulated by the FSA.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spread_betting
Thank you for your answer.

I also want to say thank you to all user that didn't send me to google.
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