Benefits

Go long or short

Profiting from falling markets is not reserved to institutional fund managers or hedge funds anymore. Individuals who have an account with Platinum Spreads can now also benefit from the possibility to short financial instruments, therefore maximising profits in volatile markets.

No commissions

Our spreads are all-inclusive, no bad surprises, no extra costs.

No stamp duty

Spread betting is a trading technique whereby you get exposure to a financial instrument without physically owning it. This means that you do not even have to pay stamp duty on your transactions. This represents a substantial saving compared to dealing with a regular stockbroker.

No tax or CGT

The profits you make are free from UK capital gains and income tax. (Tax Laws are subject to change).

No currency risk

Once you have elected your reference currency - EUR, $, £ - you have the facility to process all your transactions in that reference currency, without running any currency risk. This is because, as opposed to standard share dealing, Platinum Spreads quote prices per point move, not per EUR, $ or £ amount.

Instant execution

You do not have to wait for your broker to get back to you before entering or closing any trade. Whenever you feel like betting, Platinum Spreads offer instant execution by the telephone or via our fully interactive online dealing system, assuming appropriate liquidity in the markets.

Bet in Small Sizes

Platinum Spreads allows you to trade from as little as £1 (or currency equivalent) per point on all the markets - far smaller than you would be able to trade with a broker on the underlying markets.

Hedging facilities

If you know of a foreign currency payment to be made in the near future and are happy with the current exchange rate, Platinum Spreads can help you hedge against any adverse currency movement. We quote the main currency cross rates and are happy to consider any specific request. This equally applies to hedging a portfolio of stocks for a limited period of time, or arbitraging between particular stocks.

Extended Dealing Hours

Markets do not sleep. Therefore Platinum Spreads has decided to offer Extended Dealing Hours on most instruments. You can call us between 7am and 9.15pm Monday to Friday London time. You can also check exact trading times for each instrument on our website.



Risk Warning: A spread bet is a margined product; it is possible to lose more than your initial margin deposit or credit allocation as well as any variation margin that you may be required to deposit from time to time. Therefore you should only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Spread betting may not be suitable for all customers; therefore please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary and prior to entering into such transactions. When spread betting with Platinum Spreads you are merely betting on the outcome of a financial instrument, sporting or political event etc. and therefore do not take delivery of any underlying instrument, nor are you entitled to any dividends payable or any other benefits related to the same. Risk Disclosure Notice
Platinum Spreads is a trading name of WorldSpreads Ltd. WorldSpreads Ltd is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registration No: 04898762
You should assume that Platinum Spreads telephone lines are recorded (although this is not guaranteed) and shall remain the exclusive property of Platinum Spreads , which constitutes as evidence of the instructions you have given and may be used for purposes by us, including as evidence in any dispute. You should keep a written timed and dated record of all dealings with Platinum Spreads. Platinum Spreads is bound by the Data Protection Act.