Platinum Spreads Responsible Spread Betting Policy

We are committed to ensuring that our customers understand the risks involved in spread betting and by treating customers fairly we suggest the following ways to protect you from the negative effects of spread betting.

How to remain in control of your spread betting

  • We also strongly suggest that you avoid chasing losses
  • Use stop loss orders or guaranteed stops orders on your positions to protect your downside risk.
  • Only spread bet with monies that you are immediately available in order to cover any potential losses
  • Monitor the amount of money you use for spread betting
  • Always ensure that you have sufficient monies to cover margin requirements or reduce your positions
  • Should you wish to stop trading, temporary or permanently, please simply contact us and we will de-activate your account
  • If you need help or guidance, please revert back to the demo account or telephone our sales traders or view our online trading guide

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 years to open an account or trade on a Platinum Spreads account. Verification checks will be carried out on all customers.

RISK WARNING - Spread bets are margined products; 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 risk 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 finance 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.
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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
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