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MetalMind posted a topic in General Trading Strategy Discussion

Hi all , Been trading for the last 7 years but decided to switch to spread betting as seems to have a more preferred tax treatment. I wanted to ask if all instruments in the spread betting IG account are classed as spread bets. I personally don't want to trade any CFD by mistake. Just wanted to know if I select the IG spead betting account I am covered from a tax perspective as a retail trader and can trade anything offered there from share to commodities and FX. I know the question may be silly .I just can't figure out what is classified as spread bet from a tax perspective. Appreciate any help with this,
- February 16, 2021
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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Professional clients can lose more than they deposit. All trading involves risk.

The value of shares, ETFs and ETCs bought through a share dealing account, a stocks and shares ISA or a SIPP can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

CFD accounts provided by IG Markets Ltd, spread betting provided by IG Index Ltd and share dealing and stocks and shares ISA accounts provided by IG Trading and Investments Ltd. IG is a trading name of IG Markets Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 04008957), IG Index Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 01190902) and IG Trading and Investments Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 11628764). Registered address at Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2YA. IG Markets Ltd (Register number 195355), IG Index Ltd (Register number 114059) and IG Trading and Investments Ltd (Register number 944492) are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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