Spread betting on the precious metals markets includes indices such as gold, silver and platinum.
Up to date market information and news is very helpful for placing precious metal spread bets.
The MF Global Spreads online trading platform makes all this possible on a single screen. You can view your whole account, place trades, manage orders and stay in touch with the markets with in depth market news and information delivered in real time to your browser.
Spreads and Trading hours are correct at time of publication. Spreads may vary in irregular market conditions. Other markets are available on request.
Opening hours are 07.00 to 21.15
| Gold Future |
| MFG Hours |
07:00 - 21:00 |
| Bet per (See Note 1) |
10 Cent move |
| Spreads |
Current Month - 0.6
2nd Month - 1.0 |
| Notional Trading requirements (See Note 2) |
10% of the market price times stake |
| Contract Month |
February, April, June, August, October, December |
| Last Day of Dealing |
3rd Friday or previous business day of previous month |
| Basis of Settlement |
Official exchange (CBOT) settlement price on last day of MFG dealing |
| Silver Future |
| MFG Hours |
07:00 - 21:00 |
| Bet per (See Note 1) |
0.5 Cent move |
| Spreads |
Current Month - 8
2nd Month - 12 |
| Notional Trading requirements (See Note 2) |
15% of the market price times stake |
| Contract Month |
January, March, May, July, September, December |
| Last Day of Dealing |
3rd Friday or previous business day of previous month |
| Basis of Settlement |
Official exchange (CBOT) settlement price on last day of MFG dealing |
NOTES TO METALS:
1) The minimum bet size is 20p per ‘bet per’ for these markets.
2) Our notional trading requirements (ntr) are subject to change.
3) Spread Betting any of the products listed on this page would not result in ownership of the underlying instrument.
