Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets, CFDs, OTC options or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Spread betting markets & spreads

Trade with competitive spreads on forex, indices, commodities, shares, and more.

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Competitive spreads & margins

Our comprehensive range of instruments is complemented by competitive spreads and margins. Explore the table below to see our minimum and typical spreads, margin rates and trading hours. 

  • FOREX
  • Indices
  • Commodities
  • Shares
  • Treasuries
  • ProductMinimum spreadMargin rate fromTrading hours
    UK 100 – Cash15%Sun 23:00-Fri 21:00 (break 21:15-21:30 / 22:00-23:00)
    US 30 – Cash2.25%Sun 23:00-Fri 22:00 (break 21:15-21:30 / 22:00-23:00)
    Germany 40 – Cash1.25%Sun 23:00-Fri 21:00 (break 21:15-21:30 / 22:00-23:00)
    US SPX 500 – Cash55%Sun 23:00-Fri 22:00 (break 21:15-21:30 / 22:00-23:00)
    Australia 200 – Cash15%Sun 22:50-Fri 20:00 (break 05:30-06:10)
  • ProductMinimum spreadMargin rate fromTrading hours
    Crude Oil Brent – Cash310%Sun 23:00-Fri 22:00 (closed 23:00-01:00 Mon-Thu)
    Crude Oil West Texas – Cash310%Sun 23:00 to Fri 22:00 (break  22:00-23:00 Mon-Thu)
    Gold – Cash0.25%Sun 23:00-Fri 21:00 (break 22:00- 23:00 Mon-Thu)
    Silver – Cash2.510%Sun 23:00-Fri 21:00 (break 22:00-23:00 Mon-Thu)
    Natural Gas – Cash0.310%Sun 23:00-Fri 21:00 (break 22:00-23:00 Mon-Thu)
  • CountryNumber of sharesCMC additional spreadMargin rate fromTrading hours
    UK8940.10%20%Daily 08:00-16:30
    US4,3261-4 cents^20%Daily 14:30-21:00
    Germany2170.10%20%Daily 08:00-16:30
    Spain860.10%20%Daily 08:00-16:30
    France2900.10%20%Daily 08:00-16:30
  • ProductMinimum spreadMargin rate fromTrading hours
    Euro Bobl – Cash220%Daily 07:00-21:00
    Euro Bund – Cash220%Daily 07:00-21:00
    Euro Buxl - Cash420%Daily 07:00-21:00
    UK Gilt - Cash220%Daily 08:00-18:00
    US T-Bond – Cash320%Sun 23:00 to Fri 21:00 (break 22:00-23:00 Mon-Thu)

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^Share price    Cost
 $0-15              1 cent (each side)
 $15-25            2 cents (each side)
 $25-35            3 cents (each side)
 $35+                4 cents (each side)
A minimum spread is the lowest spread that will be shown on the given instrument. If the underlying market spread widens throughout the trading day, or you are trading out of hours, the platform spread may also widen. The spreads shown are for the first price available for the average market trade/bet sizes in the relevant instrument. The spread will widen for larger trade/bet sizes, see our platform for more information.

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