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CFDs and Spread Betting

Important information

Please bear in mind that:

CFD trading and Spread Betting carries a high level of risk to your capital with the possibility of quickly losing more than your initial investment. They aren’t suitable for all investors and you should ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary.

Apply online for a CFD and/or Spreadbetting account >

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Please ensure you read and understand the risk warnings, terms and policies and key features before trading.

General terms (effective 6 August 2009):

The following documents set out the terms and notices of the Selftrade CFD and Spread Betting service:

Key Service Features >

Terms and Policies >

Warning notice

As margined products, which afford substantial leverage, CFD trading and spread betting carry a high level of risk to your capital. It is possible to quickly lose more money than your initial deposit and you may be required to make further deposits at short notice. CFD trading and spread betting are not for everyone.

You must ensure you understand the risks before you open an account and trade with Selftrade CFDs and Selftrade Spread Betting by reading the Terms and Policies and Risk Warning Notices and by completing an appropriateness assessment as part of your account application.

Compensation Arrangements

City Index Limited (“CIL”), the service provider for Selftrade CFD and Spread Betting, participates in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (“the Scheme”). If you are an eligible claimant under the Scheme you may be entitled to compensation from it if CIL cannot meet their obligations. From 1 January 2010, for most kinds of investments, you would receive 100% of the first £50,000. Further information about the Scheme can be obtained from Financial Services Compensation Scheme, 7th Floor, Lloyds Chambers, Portsoken Street, London E1 8BN.

Market data

Name	Latest	Var
FTSE 100	5,892.20(c)	-0.15%
FTSE 250	11,237.74(c)	+0.02%
DOW INDUSTRIALS	12,845.13(c)	-0.13%
HONG KONG HANG SENG INDIC	20,709.94	+0.00%
Nikkei 225	8,831.93(c)	-1.09%

Name	Latest	Var
LLOYDS GRP.	35.30(c)	+2.65%
RANDGOLD RES.	7,565.00(c)	+2.23%
VODAFONE GRP.	177.85(c)	+1.57%
MARKS & SP.	345.80(c)	+1.38%
BP	489.55(c)	+1.04%

Name	Latest	Var
GLENCORE INTL	460.75(c)	-4.52%
ADMIRAL GRP	998.50(c)	-3.81%
VEDANTA	1,317.00(c)	-3.09%
ANTOFAGASTA	1,363.00(c)	-2.57%
BARCLAYS	231.40(c)	-2.55%

Buys

Name	Latest	Var
GULF KEYSTONE	324.75(c)	+7.00%
PREM FOODS	10.50(c)	-12.50%
TESCO	324.80(c)	-0.57%
LLOYDS GRP.	35.30(c)	+2.65%
BARCLAYS	231.40(c)	-2.55%

Sells

Name	Latest	Var
LLOYDS GRP.	35.30(c)	+2.65%
PREM FOODS	10.50(c)	-12.50%
GULF KEYSTONE	324.75(c)	+7.00%
BP	489.55(c)	+1.04%
ROYAL BANK SCOT	28.79(c)	+0.35%

Selftrade is a trading name and Selftrade® a registered trademark of Talos Securities Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA Register number 208271) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange and PLUS Markets. Talos Securities Ltd is incorporated in England and Wales (Registration No. 4196325, Registered Address: Boatman's House, 2 Selsdon Way, London E14 9LA). VAT No. 629 2807 22.

Data: include Bondscape, Dow Jones, Factset, FTSE, Morningstar. Conditions may apply.

Account applications

Dealing account and ISA

CFDs and Spread Betting

Other Investment Accounts and Transfers

It is not possible to apply online for a Child Trust Fund, Investment Club, a Company, Joint, Designated or a SIPP Dealing account. You can download the application forms from the Forms section. If you are looking to transfer an account from another broker, you will also find the appropriate form in this section.