Go long or short
Take advantage of both rising and falling markets by betting on price movements in either direction.
Access leverage up to 30:1
Open large positions with a relatively small initial deposit, increasing potential gains and losses.
Enjoy tax advantages
Benefit from no capital gains tax or stamp duty (tax rules can change and depend on individual circumstances).
Why spread bet with ThinkMarkets
Wide range of markets
Access global markets, including forex, indices, and commodities.
Excellent trading conditions
Benefit from tight spreads and lightning-fast execution speeds.
Advanced trading platform
Built for reliability, ThinkTrader is designed for fast, precise execution.
Exclusive trading tools
Utilise tools like Traders’ Gym, where you can backtest your trading strategies on real historical data.

Contract specifications
How to start spread betting
1. Sign up
Create and verify your account on ThinkPortal.
2. Spread bet
Open a long or short position on your chosen instrument.
3. Exit
Monitor your position and close it when you’re ready.