What I like:

  1. Trading platform is flash based although it still requires Java, but is fast and reliable.
  2. Easy to use interface. Phone support or live helper support via the internet.
  3. 1 point spreads on FTSE, CAC, DAX, EUR/USD, USD/JPY, USD/JPY and AUD/USD on index rolling futures and FX contracts during market hours (FX: 1 pip spreads apply between 8am to 4pm UK Time on currencies). Competitive spreads even on non-promotional 1 pips such as Gold, Oil, FTSE 100/250/350 shares, and big American shares such as Microsoft.
  4. Wide selection of instruments - WorldSpreads offers more than 3,000 separate markets online and by telephone.
  5. Credit betting is available. Typically will require proof of liquid funds (i.e. Cash or near Cash) of 4 times your preferred Credit Allocation.
  6. Can choose favourite traded instruments into your own portfolio.
  7. Can set orders based on either market or their quote prices.
  8. Supports trailing stops and contingent (if done) orders.
  9. It is possible to go both long and short in the same market.
  10. Can amend the stop outside of trading hours but strangely you cannot place a stop before the trade has opened. You can however set a linked Closing order to your open positions.
  11. You can receive up to 300 cash back against realised net losses, during the first 8 weeks of your new spread betting account being opened; as long as you open your account with a minimum deposit of £500 (or currency equivalent). Effectively, this means that should you lose up to £250 during the promotional period, WorldSpreads will credit your trading account up to this amount.*

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