Spread betting

Spread betting is a form of financial speculation where you bet on the price movement of an asset, such as stocks, commodities, or forex. Instead of buying the asset itself, you place a wager based on whether you think the price will rise or fall within a certain range (the spread). If your prediction is correct, you profit; if not, you incur a loss. The potential for gains or losses can be significant because your bet size is often multiplied by leverage, meaning both the risk and reward are amplified. It’s a flexible way to speculate on market movements without owning the underlying asset.