CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 81.76% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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CFD explainer: Understand spread betting

Spread betting is a potential tax-free way for residents in the UK and Ireland to trade a view on rising and falling markets. Just like CFDs, spread bets can be used without having to own the underlying asset and eligible clients can spread bet on different instruments such as Indices, Commodities, FX and more, along with the flexibility of leverage.