At City Index we offer a range of different spread betting markets to cater for all of your trading needs. From the day trader to the medium and long-term investor, we have created a range of different markets to minimise your dealing costs and help you to maximise your trading potential.
Take a look at our list below to see which type of trader you are and which markets will typically suit you.
Day Spread
Bet Trader
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Short-Term Spread Bet Trader
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Medium-Term Spread Bet Trader
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Long-Term Spread Bet Trader
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Trades multiple positions during the day
Typical trades last between minutes and hours
Looks to profit from small market moves
Bases trades on technical levels and market news
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Trades few positions through the week
Typical trades last from 1 day to 1 week
Looks to profit from market moves of 1% to 5%
Bases trades on technical levels and market news
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Takes only a few positions throughout the month
Trades typically last between 2 weeks to a month
Looks to profit from market moves of 5% to 10%
Bases trades on both technical levels and fundamental analysis
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Takes a few positions throughout the quarter
Trades typically last between 1 and 2 quarters
Looks to profit from market moves of 10% or more
Bases trades on both technical levels and fundamental analysis
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Markets traded:
Day Trade Bets, Daily Rolling Bets |
Markets traded:
Daily Rolling Bets, Monthly Futures Bets |
Markets traded:
Monthly Futures Bets, Quarterly Futures Bets |
Markets traded:
Monthly Futures Bets, Quarterly Futures Bets |
Day Trade Spread Bets
- Exclusively available to City Index clients only
- Available to top 20 UK equity markets only
- 20% tighter spreads than regular markets
- 50% lower margins than regular markets
- Trades expire end of day
- No rollover available
- No overnight risk
- Trades can be closed before expiry
Rolling Spread Bets
- Available across most markets
- Offers tight spreads
- Incurs small overnight finance charge
- Trades automatically rolled over each night (subject to margin terms)
- No expiry date
- Subject to dividend adjustments
- Trades can be closed before expiry
Monthly Futures Spread Bets
- Available across most markets
- Wider spreads
- No overnight finance charge applied
- Fixed monthly expiry date
- Positions can be rolled to next month near expiry
- Dividends incorporated into price from outset
- Trades can be closed before expiry
Quarterly Futures Spread Bets
- Available across most markets
- Widest spreads
- No overnight finance charge applied
- Fixed quarterly expiry date
- Positions can be rolled to next quarter near expiry
- Dividends incorporated into price from outset
- Trades can be closed before expiry
Still need more Spread Betting information?
See our glossary section for information on common financial trading terms and trading definitions or call our Sales team on 0800 0721107 with your questions.
