Spread Betting with FXCM

Financial spread betting is a premier way for residents of the U.K. to engage the capital markets. Spread bettors enjoy tax-free proceeds and the opportunity to profit from rising or falling markets - all without having to assume ownership of any assets. In addition, spread bets are traded commission-free and with leverage. If you're interested in trading forex currency pairs, commodities, shares and indices, then spread betting with FXCM is certainly worth a look.

Why Spread Bet?

• Tax free. If you are a resident of the U.K., you have the opportunity to spread bet free of capital gains tax and stamp duty.1
• Access to leverage. Applied leverage varies according to the underlying asset being traded. Standard leverage limits fall within the range of 2:1 and 30:1.2 However, please remember that trading with leverage can dramatically amplify your losses.
• Multi-asset platform. You can engage in spread betting with the forex, commodities, shares and indices via FXCM's collection of award-winning trading platforms on desktop, web, or mobile applications.
• Spread bet rising or falling markets. Spread betting is flexible, allowing you to take advantage of both rising and falling markets.

Please remember, trading carries a high risk of losing money due to leverage.

When you spread bet with FXCM, you enjoy:

• Multiple platforms and mobile apps
• Smaller bet sizes (from 7p a point)
• Award-winning customer support

With spread betting, spreads include a mark-up, but there are no commissions to pay—all trading costs are built into the spread. CFD-trading accounts are charged commissions.

This, in addition to the tax advantage, is why many UK residents choose to spread bet instead of trading CFDs.