I use IG Index for my spread betting, I like the simplicity of spread betting, the tax free status and IG has great platforms, both on desktop and mobile phone. Because I trade FX the spreads are relatively small (12 pts for the futures, 2-3 for the Spot). Blueclaret I know what you mean about trying to trade during the day when at work. I tried and it didn't work for me and I now focus on trading on a daily basis instead. Some people say it's easier to make money and that intraday the movements are more noise than anything, but there's pros and cons for both. I'm thinking of looking more at the Indices next (Dow, S&P, FTSE) once we feel the bottom has been reached and the only way is up, but I'm not holding my breath yet...