Placing a SPREAD BET on IG | Step-by-Step Guide

00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Understanding the Spread 00:50 - Going long vs going short 01:00 - Bet size per point 01:48 - Initial cost of a spread bet 02:11 - Stop losses on spread bets 02:50 - Spread bet margin requirement 04:00 - the results of my spread bet 04:44 - Outro After watching this video you should understand how each element of a spread bet is calculated as well as the risks. More reading on spread betting in Ireland: https://irishfinancial.ie/spread-betting-in-ireland-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ Risk Warning. Spread betting involves a substantial risk of financial loss, can be very volatile and prices may move rapidly against you.