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    Attention ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Hey guys,

    Seeing as we have a few people trading here, I thought it would be a fun idea to have a little sweep stake on the run up to xmas.

    You need to open a demo account with TradeFair spread betting firm and they will credit you £10,000 virtual funds.

    Basically you will have a little over 2 weeks to trade as much or as little as you like with the aim of having the biggest balance in your account at the end.

    I'll put up £10 via PayPal to the winner as part of the festive spirit and in the hope that will get a couple more of you involved.

    At the end of the comp, you can post a screen shot of how you have done and the winner shall be revealed (username/pass of the demo account to be PM'd to me for verification if your post looks suss )

    This will also be a good exercise for people who have never tried Spread Betting before to try their luck in the markets. Couple of links below to set up an account and a few quick training videos to explain how things work.

    You can use this thread to let others know of your experiences - what has done well, shares that tanked etc. as well as any other questions.

    Start Date: 03 December 08:00.
    Closing Date: 18th December 16:30.

    Demo Account Application

    Training Videos - Short clips, very easy to understand.

    Example Account:
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    Good luck all

    P.s I'll start you with a 'tip' - Kazakhmys PLC (KAZ). Look at the chart, spot the trend - keep an eye on the price of gold and the FTSE 100.
    Last edited by Spennyboy; 2nd December 2009 at 09:24 PM.

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Top gesture!

    Will have a look at this after the footy

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    I'm in, account set up and now I am having a gander. Nice idea Spence, but why close it so early?

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    I'm in for a go..lol.. never tried this so will be interesting to see how I get on or not as the case will probably be

    nice idea matey

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Quote Originally Posted by super mike View Post
    I'm in, account set up and now I am having a gander. Nice idea Spence, but why close it so early?
    Keep it fresh more than anything. Obviously everyone can keep going and we can pick new dates to check up with each other etc but for the purpose of keeping members interested and Xmas may get really busy for some so stopping the actual comp in terms of handing our a mini prize seemed a better idea than chasing folk Xmas eve-new year.

    Depending how well you do, by all means keep it up and try and get it as high as you can. If nothing else your prove to yourself that you have/learning good judgment of the Market.

    With a 10k pot and a few good picks 2 weeks is plenty time to make that a fair bit larger, especially with some high point swings certain shares are having atm.

    Anyone that's needs further help, feel free to PM me.

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    just tried to sign up after I saw Spennys cheeky plug. Fucking websense blocking it.

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Haha I made 10k in the last 6 weeks on spread betting but that was real money so won't be bothering with this one Spenny.


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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Quote Originally Posted by BertRoot View Post
    Haha I made 10k in the last 6 weeks on spread betting but that was real money so won't be bothering with this one Spenny.
    My point exactly Bert. Very easy to be making money in the market atm - so many undervalued stocks and big price swings.

    But for people who dont know how to play, this is a perfect chance.

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Just setup my account. Just checking a few markets, Is the demo envirnoment directly linked to the live one? i.e if a share rises in the real world, does this reflect in demo and is it real time?

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Quote Originally Posted by eggon View Post
    Just setup my account. Just checking a few markets, Is the demo envirnoment directly linked to the live one? i.e if a share rises in the real world, does this reflect in demo and is it real time?
    Yes mate. Obviously if a share says "CALL" on it you cant ring up the trading desk to place the trade hehe.

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Great idea signed up!
    sweet just made 900 quid wish it was real
    I STINK GET OVER IT !

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Quote Originally Posted by greens117 View Post
    Great idea signed up!
    sweet just made 900 quid wish it was real
    On what fella?

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Are there any rules to this? or are we allowed to do everything to make that balance as big as possible, upto and including mugging e-grannies?

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Quote Originally Posted by Spennyboy View Post
    On what fella?
    I put sold 200 quid on rolling gold stock ,then creamed off the 900 quid profit after 4mins
    I STINK GET OVER IT !

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Shame I really love this idea as I've been wanting to start reading up on and maybe take a few little punts this coming year.

    Two things - I notice the comp started this morning and post went up last night - as you are trying to get people into this, maybe have a thread promoting the comp in the d&d for a week first?

    However, even if that was changed, I'm not gonna be free enough to get on with something like this until 17/12/09 so even if you do give us all a week, I'm gonna have to sit out

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Quote Originally Posted by Over carl View Post
    Shame I really love this idea as I've been wanting to start reading up on and maybe take a few little punts this coming year.

    Two things - I notice the comp started this morning and post went up last night - as you are trying to get people into this, maybe have a thread promoting the comp in the d&d for a week first?

    However, even if that was changed, I'm not gonna be free enough to get on with something like this until 17/12/09 so even if you do give us all a week, I'm gonna have to sit out
    Mate just get involved when you can. I know it was all a bit 'short notice' but no matter how much planning you put into things like this your never please everyone.

    I know there are people who sit on DF most of the day at work so it gives them something to do. When your free, get involved - no doubt we'll all still be going in some form or another.

    Gold was good today, got a little more than 2k on a closed position and opened another in prep for tomo. Shame the real money account dont go up as fast haha.

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Just made my first purchase today. I reckon I will be a day trader. Buy and sell within a day.
    What websites, publications, tip sheets are we all using?
    I normally give the FT a little read each day.

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Quote Originally Posted by eggon View Post
    Just made my first purchase today. I reckon I will be a day trader. Buy and sell within a day.
    What websites, publications, tip sheets are we all using?
    I normally give the FT a little read each day.
    Times Business Online.

    Sharecast.com

    Investors Chronicle.

    iii.co.uk

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    Think ill have a slice of this pie........ Ill be skint in a day though!

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    Default Re: ** DF Spread Betting Competition ** (Risk Free)

    On 2nd thoughts i dont think ill bother....... Seems far too time consuming and time is something i really dont have at the moment

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