{"id":472,"date":"2021-04-15T15:18:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T15:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradingplatforms.com\/uk\/?page_id=472"},"modified":"2023-12-20T12:59:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T12:59:30","slug":"shares","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tradingplatforms.com\/uk\/shares\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Spread Bet on Shares in the UK 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are buying shares in the traditional sense \u2013 this is a long-term strategy that requires little in the way of research and analysis. However, if you\u2019re looking to trade stocks on a short-term basis, it\u2019s worth considering spread betting shares UK.<\/p>\n
You can go long or short on your chosen stock, use leverage of up to 1:5, and your profits are exempt from capital gains tax. In this guide, we will explain the ins and outs of how spread betting shares UK works<\/strong> and how you can start trading commission-free today.<\/p>\n