I am currently in trades for both Silver and Silvercorp (SVM). The former is proving quite promising while the latter is disappointing to say the least. Considering that the metals and the gold stock index (the HUI) are now firmly moving north it is frustrating than my SVM trade is showing only a miniscule spread betting profit. (more…)

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One of the things financial spread betting has done has brought a whole range of capital markets to the attention of the retail investor. Spread betters can trade stocks on a wide variety of world indices, as well as bet on commodities, currencies and bonds all from one trading platform. Even the professionals and institutions would have difficulty doing this. (more…)