If trading the more liquid stocks (hence 'more volatile'?), then expectation is higher rewards v. higher risks. If you have small trading capital, then you may not be able to trade many of these stocks?

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• Do you advocate the use of guaranteed stops for the more liquid (hence 'more volatile'?) stocks? How does IG Index operate its 'stops'?

  More liquid does not mean more volatile. In many cases, just the opposite as it means a price will almost always be found without too much gapping intraday. Guaranteed stops are good provided you're ok with paying the extra spread. "Stop placement" ...

• Why are the IG Index bid/ask spreads different to those quoted on other trading sites?

  The spreads are wider for spread betting because there are no commissions charged on the trade. A typical IG Index spread for a daily bet will be between 6-10 points Bid/Ask. But, in a volatile scenario, such as the market open as the pent up orders ...

• How do I avoid getting gapped into a trade in IG Index?

  The only sure way at the moment is to place your trade during market hours: US market hours for US stocks. And then your bet should be made for ‘Day Only’.  It is a good idea to have the order killed at end of day if not filled, especially for those ...

• When trading the reversals/ Doji techniques is it recommended to only trade the liquid stocks?

  You will have more chance of better 'fills' with highly liquid tickers, avoid ones with low volume or which are 'penny' stocks.

• Why should I spread bet (with IG Index) rather than trade stocks using a traditional brokerage account?

  Spread betting allows you to begin with a very small budget, and you get far more leverage. However recent EU legislation now requires you to have much greater 'margin' (cash reserves) in your account. There are also no commissions for trading, it is ...