With financial spread betting, you can bet on the price of a financial instrument falling in value - known as 'short selling' or 'going short' - as well as rising in value - known as 'going long'. It's as easy to go short as it is to go long as we always give you a two-way price, so it is up to you whether you buy or sell to try and profit from a rising or falling market.
Going short of a financial instrument has offered the opportunity for many spread bettors to profit in recent years, especially during bear market periods. Selling short also offers spread bettors a hedging tool that can be used to offset losses from existing share holdings in a falling market.
Spread bets are leveraged products placing your capital at risk. You need deposit only a small percentage of the value of the bet. However, your losses may substantially exceed that deposit very rapidly and thus require you to make additional deposits at short notice to maintain your bets. Spread bets are not suitable for all customers. Cantor Index Limited provides an execution only service and does not offer investment advice. Before betting, you should ensure you fully understand the risks and seek independent financial advice if necessary.
Cantor Index Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, FSA register number 194414. These products are not intended for people under the age of 18 or for US residents.
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