Advantages
Spread betting with MF Global Spreads is fast, flexible and tax-free*. MF Global Spreads is a trading name of MF Global UK Limited. MF Global is one of the world’s largest futures and options brokers and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Consequently, you have assurance through dealing with a fully quoted company with extensive experience in global markets.
There are generic advantages to spread betting over traditional forms of investment and there are distinct, additional, benefits
in opening an account with MF Global Spreads:
Whether you choose to trade online or by telephone, at MF Global Spreads we offer the highest level of service to our customers.
Go Long or Short
With spread betting, you can profit whether the markets are rising or falling; you can open a "short" position as easily as a "long".
Because of this feature, hedging becomes a straightforward and cost-effective method** of protecting a long-term stock holding. It
enables you to lock in profits or limit losses in a falling market.
Remember that spread betting may not be suitable for everyone. It is a leveraged product and it is possible to lose more than your initial deposit, so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.
Trade Instantly
Trading is instantaneous: you are dealing with us directly so you are not waiting for your deal to be executed.
A Wide Range of Markets
MF Globals broad experience of, and established presence in, the world's financial marketplace allows us to offer an extremely
wide choice of trading products. These include:
- Equity Indices
- Individual Shares
- Currencies
- Bonds and Interest Rate Futures
- Metals
- Commodities
Competitive Spreads
Our broad-based, in-depth expertise means that we can offer some of the most competitive spreads in the industry.
Extensive Risk Management Tools
Good risk management is the key to successful trading. We aim to offer our customers the most comprehensive range of trading tools available.
Our flexible system allows multiple and multi-dependant orders, enabling you to fine-tune your trading strategies and giving you complete
control. (Please see
Unique Features or
Risk Management)
Deposit and Credit Accounts
MF Global Spreads offers both Standard (deposit) and Credit accounts.
A standard account can be opened online within 20 minutes and, once you have lodged funds in your account, enables you to start
trading immediately.
Credit accounts give you the facility to trade without the need to hold funds on your account. Applying for a credit account is
again a simple process with the only additional requirement being the need for you to provide us with proof of your liquid assets.
Choose how Your bets are matched
Our unique trading platform allows you to select how your trades are matched-off, and matching open long and short positions is
spread-free.
Leveraged Trading
Your initial deposit requirement is typically a small percentage of the total underlying value of the bet. Consequently, bets are
highly geared, giving you the opportunity to maximise your exposure to the market.
Remember that spread betting may not be suitable for everyone. It is a leveraged product and it is possible to lose more than your initial deposit, so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.
PHOENIX - The Advanced Trading Platform
The Phoenix Trading Platform has been developed with a real understanding of both traders and markets. Our system is designed to
suit all types of trader, enabling them to concentrate on the important matters: getting the markets right.
Small Bets Welcomed
Our minimum stakes are much lower than those demanded by many other City institutions.
Not Just Tax-Efficient, Tax-Free
When spread trading, a transaction is classified as a bet, and therefore all profits are currently free of any UK taxation*
No commission or Fees
We do not charge commission or fees. Your only dealing cost is the spread we charge on the prices that we quote**
No currency risk
You choose your preferred currency to trade in. Your transactions are then made in that currency, so you can avoid running any currency risk
* Tax laws are subject to change
** There are no fees, broker's commission or stamp-duty to pay.
