Sectors example
This example shows how spread betting on sectors works.
Our DFB price for the Banking sector stands at 4934-4944.
This means you can open a 'sell' bet at 4934 or a 'buy' bet at 4944.
| sell | buy |
|---|---|
| You think the market is due to fall, so you choose to 'sell'. | You think the market is going to rise, so you choose to 'buy'. |
| You 'sell' £15 per point at 4934. | You 'buy' £15 per point at 4944. |
| The market starts to drop and you decide to take your profit. | The market starts to fall and you choose to cut your losses. |
| The price we quote is 4862-4872. | The price we quote is 4884-4894. |
| To close your 'sell' bet you 'buy' at the top end of the spread. | To close a 'buy' bet you simply 'sell' at the bottom end of the spread. |
| You 'buy' £15 per point at 4872. | You 'sell' £15 per point at 4884. |
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Your profit is calculated as follows: Opening price 4934 Closing price 4872 Difference 62 Profit: 62 x £15 = £930 |
Your loss is calculated as follows: Opening price 4944 Closing price 4884 Difference 60 loss: 60 x £15 = £900 |
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