samfarrell
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The spread for stocks is usually a percentage, say 0.5% or 1%. It decreases as the expiration date of the contract gets nearer, the idea being that the price will move less in a shorter time. For a daily contract there will be a very small spread.how is the spread calculated and how do i know if it is a fair margin to pay ?
Also Delta seem to have wider spreads than the UK based companies.
Yes, but we have currency risks with the euro when trading US stocks, and some others. IG index only accepts GBP and USD so they will convert your euros to one of those currencies and back again. With DeltaIndex there is no currency risk, all is in euro.ig index have a far greater range of markets than delta index. in particular re irish shares (surprisingly!!!). ig index also have limited risk account which allows small margins but at a cost of additional spread.
Yes, but we have currency risks with the euro when trading US stocks, and some others. IG index only accepts GBP and USD so they will convert your euros to one of those currencies and back again. With DeltaIndex there is no currency risk, all is in euro.
Nick Leeson (yes that Nick Leeson) is doing a few articles on spread betting in the Galway Advertiser. This week's article is [broken link removed]
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