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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostWhy not go to Las Vegus instead? If your gains are further ahead than your losses after summing up I'd be genuinely surprised.
Oh, I'm coping:
A little bit down over the last week or so, but still < £4k up since CV landed. Although I will admit that most of this gain was shorting the FTSE and Carnival during the initial car crash.---
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Originally posted by rootsnall View PostWhat are you using to dip with ? Stamp duty is the killer in the real market. I've had a good run dipping except for getting caught out by one of the remdesivir leaks.---
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Originally posted by rootsnall View PostWhat are you using to dip with ? Stamp duty is the killer in the real market. I've had a good run dipping except for getting caught out by one of the remdesivir leaks.
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You of course trade shares as CFD inside a Spread Betting account.....No tax, no stamp duty, but not physical ownership...Comment
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Originally posted by wattaj View PostSpread-betting. No Stamp Duty and no Capital Gains Tax.Comment
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Originally posted by rootsnall View PostWhich firm ? I opened an IG account but never used it.
THIS IS NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE.
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Originally posted by wattaj View PostI have an account with IG Index. Play around with a demo account for a bit of fun. It's possible to lose a vast amount of money very quickly by not paying attention to one's exposure... the exposure is NOT the margin. Have fun.
THIS IS NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE.
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Originally posted by rootsnall View PostIt's a damn sight easier to make a few quid dipping when the market is rising like it has the last month or so. When it's zigzagging and going down then it's time to it sit on your hands. It's back to the game of trying to pick the bottom then---
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostCommission you can avoid, stamp duty you cannot if buying actual shares.
ISA - Trading 212
You of course trade shares as CFD inside a Spread Betting account.....No tax, no stamp duty, but not physical ownership...
Following the link, I'll let you know how I get on with the mother in-law's savings!"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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