Beating the bear with spreads
Article Abstract:
The current market downturn has hit stockbrokers, but the spread betting industry is enjoying a boom in business. Spread betting allows investors to be involved in short-selling, which is an advantage in a bear market.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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Protection gives no guarantee
Article Abstract:
Many protected investment products have been launched in 2001, targeted at nervous investors, but they are not suitable for all investors. Some protected products expose investors to potential capital risk.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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