As title really, I've been trying out some demo accounts. If you could start fresh, which SB account(s) would you open and why?

I did a lot of research, like yourself and I opened up with Finspreads. The main reason being that you can trade with them for as less as 10p per point for a month. then you automatically move up with the big boys...50p per point!

Just meant that I could try different trading strategies without losing too much money (which is the way you should look at it as a beginner). Only use funds that you can stand losing. At only 10p you can enjoy it without too much emotion kicking in and preventing you from developing.

Good luck.

Kev

I would use:

* Paddy Power / Trade Fair for ease-of-use.

* Gekko Global Markets for fractional bets.

* World Spreads for range of equities and range of order types (guaranteed stops, trailing stops etc.)

I hope this helps,

Tony Loton,
author of the Trading Trail

I have a range of accounts that I use, and to Tony's shopping list of potentials to have a look at I would definitely add Capital Spreads for tight spreads. ease of use and a nice charting package for those looking for free intra day software on major indices and currencies. The Tradefair Spreads platform is at present based on the Capital Spreads platform.

Thanks everyone.

I'm not too worried out starting at less than £1/point, but I would like best value in terms of spreads. So it looks like Malcolm's suggestion of Capital Spreads is the way forward. I am currently using Paddy as a demo and it seems okay, although I've had a couple of times recently, where the charts wouldn't load.

You might also want to consider an account with MF Global Spreads as they will allow you to place orders on FTSE 350 shares which trigger at market prices, rather than at broker's quote. Their platform does not have all of the charting features that some of the others have, but their spreads are tight, and their slippage minimal.

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I have not seen the courses mentioned in the previous post, however I would like to point out that I run whole day seminars on spread betting. The next one is full, but there are places on the August one. Full details at www.sparkdales.co.uk

Malcolm, on your suggestion above, I've opened an account with Capital Spreads and I see you're on their panel of speakers.

Do I get a pass to the members forum if I attend your lecture (£49), or is that reserved for your day course?

Regards,

Kev

The members forum is for
a) attendees of my whole day seminar on spread betting (next one August 21, see www.sparkdales.co.uk)
b) purchasers of the first DVD, or when it comes out in September, the second DVD

Reason for this is that is gives people who have purchased proprietary material a chance to ask specific questions about it in a confidential and secure environment.