Spread betting on indices
Spread bet tax-free* on major global indices at StoneX Trading including the UK 100, Wall Street and Germany 40.
* Spread betting is exempt from UK Stamp Duty and UK Capital Gains Tax. However, tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Please seek independent advice if necessary.
Tight spreads
Fixed spreads from 0.4 points
Range of markets
Choice of 20+ major indices
Trading support
24-hour trading and support
Why spread bet on indices?
Spread betting is a popular way to trade indices. StoneX Trading offers a choice of 20+ global indices and 20+ sectors and themed indices.
Ultra-competitive pricing
Trade with margins from 5% and fixed spreads from 0.4pts.
Commission-free, tax-free trading
Pay no commission and no UK Capital Gains Tax on any profits*.
Round the clock trading
24-hour trading, with breaks, and the choice of daily rolling markets, futures and options.
* Spread betting is exempt from UK Stamp Duty and UK Capital Gains Tax. However, tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Please seek independent advice if necessary.
Live spread betting prices
Our key figures
account holders*
of markets
average execution speed
of trades successfully executed
* StoneX retail trading live and demo accounts globally in the last 2 years.
Indices cash CFDs vs CFD futures
StoneX Trading offers two ways to trade CFDs on indices: cash CFDs and futures.
Indices cash CFDs | Indices CFD futures | |
|---|---|---|
Ideal for | Shorter-term trading | Longer-term trading |
Spreads | Tightest spreads of all CFD indices markets | Wider spreads than cash CFDs |
Expiry dates | None | Fixed monthly/quarterly expiry date |
Financing charge | Incurs a finance charge for positions held overnight | No overnight financing charge applied as contained within spread |
Adjustments | A dividend adjustment may be applicable to some Indices | Positions can be rolled over to the next month |
Profit and loss | P&L crystallised only when positions are closed or partially closed | P&L realised when trade closed, partially closed or expired |
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Why choose StoneX Trading?
Over one million account holders* use us to trade the financial markets. Here's why.
Reliability
With 24/5 dedicated customer support, we're always on hand to help – and 99.99% of all trades are executed successfully by our market-leading trading technology.
Speed
Over 99% of trades are executed in less than a second. If the price moves in your favour while the order is being processed, we'll execute your order at the better price.
Experience
We're backed by Nasdaq-listed StoneX, a Fortune 50 company with over a century in the financial markets. Combined with our four decades of heritage, you're in good hands.
Tools and insight
From personalised Performance Analytics to expert market analysis, you have a wealth of exclusive tools at your disposal to maximise your trading potential.
* StoneX retail trading live and demo accounts globally in the last 2 years.
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