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Getting Started In Spread Betting by Alexander Ola
Due for publication on 14 Sep 2009 - can be pre-ordered

    • Product code: 267437
    • ISBN: 1905641966, ISBN13: 9781905641963, paperback
      Published by Harriman House on 2009 , 1st
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    Contents of Getting Started In Spread Betting

    Preface
    Introduction

    Part I: What is Spread Betting?
    So what exactly is financial spread betting?
    Why spread bet?
    - Major advantages of financial spread betting
    - Important disadvantages of financial spread betting
    - Understanding the impact of leverage
    How it works

    Part II: The Mechanics of Spread Betting
    Choosing your spread betting provider
    - The Crucial things to look for
    Approaches to financial spread betting
    - Fundamental analysis
    - Technical analysis
    Placing an order
    - Order types
    - Bet types
    - Popular markets
    Margining
    - Margin requirements
    - Margin calls
    - Trading online
    Dealing with problems

    Part III: Spread Betting in Practice
    Popular spread betting strategies
    3 Simple spread betting strategies
    Common mistakes beginners make
    - The major barriers to profitable financial spread betting
    Case study
    Final word

    10 spread betting rules for beginners

    Appendices
    - Directory of Spread Betting Firms
    - Glossary

    About Alexander Ola

    Alexander Olah works as an investment strategist in the City of London. He works in a small team managing a multi-billion pound investment portfolio across both traditional and alternative asset classes. Alex is a widely recognised expert in the fields of financial economics, investment research and technical analysis.

    While most of his time is spent on devising and managing institutional portfolios, Alex also demonstrates a strong commitment to the education of private investors and active traders. He is the editor of the acclaimed website www.spreadbettrader.co.uk which has been featured in various media and received rave reviews from leading publications including the Financial Times.

    In addition to being a passionate educator, Alex has a strong background and an outstanding record as a profitable trader. As he puts it: "studying and analysing the financial markets is my day job and trading the markets is my passion."

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