Ways to trade

Open a spread betting account

Enjoy tax-free profits* by spread betting on your favourite markets including forex, commodities, and indices. Pepperstone offers spread betting through MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.

Why spread bet with Pepperstone?

Firstly, if you'd like to find out more information about spread betting, check out Pepperstone’s in-depth guide on what is spread betting and how does it work.


Although each trader has a unique approach and strategy, there are some key features that our clients consistently look for. Take a look at the list below:

Automated trading when you build your own EA

Get tax-free profits*

Access to industry leading platforms MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.

Low latency, fast execution

Consistently competitive spreads

Trusted broker, processing an average of more than $12bn USD per day^

Award-winning customer support, dedicated to providing you with an exceptional trading experience

Discover a wide range online resources, trading guides and expert webinars

No dealing desk execution

What is spread betting?

Spread betting is a tax-efficient way of speculating on the price movement of thousands of global financial instruments, including indices, currency pairs, commodities and stocks. It allows traders to make the most of market volatility and open a position on whether they think a market will rise or fall without having to buy or sell the underlying asset.

If you’re not ready to start trading and would like to explore further, check out Pepperstone’s guide on what is spread betting and how does it work to find out more.

Spread betting or CFD trading?

Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged trading products that offer many of the same benefits.

They’re similar in that they both allow you to trade on margin. This means you can open a relatively large position while putting up just a small percentage of the full value of the trade.

The main difference is how they're treated for tax.
Find more information read our Spread betting vs CFDs page

FAQs

    Ready to trade?

    It's quick and easy to open a spread betting account with us. Apply in minutes with our simple application process. Spread betting accounts are only available to traders in the UK and Ireland.

    *In the UK spread betting profits are exempt from capital gains tax. Please be aware that tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and tax law may be subject to change.