Hi Pateld4,
I'm not sure that I agree with Jay.B about spreadbetting companies but I am taking a serious look at the amount of time I spend at this. I have been daytrading the index since June and am ahead, but the days and weeks involved in, what are indifferent profits, interspersed with odd days that give worthwhile results make for a very boring existence. I, seriously, doubt that it is a worthwhile pastime. I've made more money holding a portfolio of shares, this year, than I have in intraday trading and for far less effort.
So my advice to you would be to consider whether you like the life before committing too much money to it.
Anyway, good luck to you.
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