Difference between Spread Trading & Spread Betting

[FX PASSION]

Hi Guys,

I have been to Schneider Trading company Interview for trading training course and They expalined that they offer training for Spread Trading for futures.I am new to this field and would like to know What is the difference between spread trading and spread betting.
And if someone can simplify in defination about spread tarding what is all about.

Cheers

 

[tommog]

Spread Trading is where you are trading the difference between two closely correlated products, or delivery months. So December Oil Vs January Oil. Or US bonds vs European Bonds.

Spread betting is trading through a spread betting company which is essentially a bookmaker that will quote you two prices, one you have to buy at, one you have to sell at. this "spread" is their commission.