Welcome to the Share Navigator spread betting curriculum. Before we dive into the "how" of trading Gold, Oil, or the S&P 500, it is vital to understand the "why"—specifically, why this is one of the most efficient ways to build wealth in the UK and Ireland.
The Tax Advantage: Why It Matters
In most forms of investing, the government takes a significant cut of your profits through Capital Gains Tax (CGT). However, in the UK and Ireland, spread betting is currently classified as "betting" rather than "investing" for tax purposes.
What this means for you:
0% Capital Gains Tax: Every Euro or Pound you profit is yours to keep.
No Stamp Duty: Unlike buying physical shares, there is no 0.5% (UK) or 1% (Ireland) tax on the purchase.
Simplicity: You don’t need to track every single trade for your year-end tax returns in the same way you would with a traditional stock portfolio.
Note: Tax laws can change, and your individual circumstances matter. While spread betting is tax-free for most retail traders, we always recommend consulting a tax professional if trading becomes your primary source of income.
How to Use These Courses
We have designed this library to take you from "Platform Fear" to "Professional Execution." We recommend following this path:
The Rule Book: Read the Day Trading Rule Book first. It is the foundation of our risk management.
Directional Basics: Start with the Tax-Free Speculation guides to understand how to profit when markets go up or down.
The Income Engine: Once comfortable, move to the Options Strategies collection to learn how to generate consistent "credits" regardless of market volatility.
Your Goal: Professional Consistency
Spread betting involves leverage, which is a double-edged sword. It allows you to control large positions with a small amount of capital, amplifying your gains—but also your risks.
Our mission in these courses is to teach you how to use that leverage safely, treating spread betting not as a "gamble," but as a professional, tax-efficient business.
Next Steps
Ready to get started? Head over to the Day Trading Rule Book to see the exact setup we use to scan the markets every morning.
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