Looking for an additional SB provider

[krys*]

Hi all,

I currently trade with IG. An am happy with them and the platform.
I spreadbet mostly on UK/European/US equities and a little bit of FX, but looking for another provider, as well who can provide tight spreads and a reliable platform.

Would really like to hear people's reccomendations of whom to use and whom to stay clear off.

Thanks in advance

 

[Lord Flasheart]

I use intertrader and am very happy with them.They are what most would call a bucket shop but they are totally regulated and offer good spreads euro(1 pip). I use them purely for the majors as other firms offer better value on other less common pairs.That way I have the best of both worlds. They also give a sign up bonus and rake back. Its a good deal. my only connection is that I have an account with them and therefore can receive the £100 bonus if you sign up. I also use GFT who I think are better than IG. As I said for forex I need both accounts to get the best value.

 

[krys*]

Thanks for the suggestions - gonna look into it and give it a go !!!

 

[malaguti]

Give ETX a go, way better execution than IG

 

[krys*]

Hi - looking at Spreadex as a additional SB provided - Does anyone have feedback on them and their platform?

 

[tar]

Hi - looking at Spreadex as a additional SB provided - Does anyone have feedback on them and their platform?

They've improved their platform and spreads alot lately , they have a wide range of UK shares including small cap shares ... didn't try them though .

 

[SeTrader]

I have multiple accounts with other companies and Intertrader is my favorite. It’s all about trust. Customer support at Intertrader is GREAT!

 

[krys*]

Thanks , how are the spreads in comparsion, what do u normally trade on it. ?

 

[gedward3]

I see a lot of people trading shares but can someone explain why. Even the likes of IG have spreads that are .50 to .75 yet these things move in 0.01 increments. Am i missing something or do spreadbetters just hedge.

 

[gle101]

I see a lot of people trading shares but can someone explain why. Even the likes of IG have spreads that are .50 to .75 yet these things move in 0.01 increments. Am i missing something or do spreadbetters just hedge.

Probably not, but you don't get the the same leverage.

 

[tar]

I see a lot of people trading shares but can someone explain why. Even the likes of IG have spreads that are .50 to .75 yet these things move in 0.01 increments. Am i missing something or do spreadbetters just hedge.

Unlike Shares trading you get a high leverage if you SB shares , as for the daily moves just take a look at the charts it does move but it is not ideal for "scalping" ...

 

[scottiepip]

Hi guys, do you know of any spreadbet company that give you the option to trade without using a leverage? Thanks for any info.

 

[gle101]

Hi guys, do you know of any spreadbet company that give you the option to trade without using a leverage? Thanks for any info.

I know with Gekko Markets you can set your own leverage.

 

[cfxsignals]

There are Sb firms that you can bet 10p per pip move, and thats practically unleveraged if you are trading a 1000 pound account.

 

[scottiepip]

There are Sb firms that you can bet 10p per pip move, and thats practically unleveraged if you are trading a 1000 pound account.

Can you give the names of these spreadbet firms please? Thanks.

 

[tar]

Can you give the names of these spreadbet firms please? Thanks.

Check CMC markets cfds you can set your leverage at 1:1 , for 10 p trading check Fxcm UK micro ( forex ) , or Oanda UK (forex cfds )

 

[Mysteron]

Unlike Shares trading you get a high leverage if you SB shares , as for the daily moves just take a look at the charts it does move but it is not ideal for "scalping" ...

Nope, you get high leverage trading shares with CFD or SB.

 

[tar]

Nope, you get high leverage trading shares with CFD or SB.

That's what i've said , i was comparing it to real shares trading ( not CFDs ) where your leverage is very limited ....