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Most spread betting companies will provide you with a charting package when you open an account. Even free demo accounts usually include some form of charting.
Spread betting charts offer a convenient way to review what the markets are up to. If you add one or more technical indicators on these charts, normally just a mouse click or two, it can help you to spot trends.
Spread Betting Charts - Line Charts
A line chart is normally all the closing prices over a period of time which have been connected by straight lines. The information provided by this type of chart is therefore limited to closing prices, whether these are hourly, daily, or weekly etc.
Spread Betting Charts - Bar Charts
A bar chart or OHLC chart shows the opening, high, low and closing price for a particular time frame, for example, an hour or a day. This makes it much easier to see at a glance, which days were ‘up’ days, and which were ‘down’ days.
Spread Betting Charts - Candlestick Charts
Candlestick charts were developed by a Japanese rice trader in the 18th century. This type of chart is one of the most popular in the world of trading. It does not provide any additional information compared to the OHLC chart, but it does provide the same information in a way that is easier to review.
Days during which the price went up are usually depicted in a light colour, for example, green or yellow. Days when the price has dropped are depicted in a dark colour, for example, black or red. The size of the bar can also give an indication of the momentum or volatility behind any particular market movement.
Various chart patterns have been identified by traders over the years which they believe predict future price movements. One example is the so-called ‘hammer’ which is believed to be a bullish signal. Another is the ‘shooting star’, which is believed to predict a decline in market prices.
Spread Betting Charts - Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Charts
This is another Japanese charting system. It was developed during the 20th century and took more than 30 years to perfect. It combines candlestick charts with an array of other indicators to form a system that is widely used by Japanese traders.
The core of the system is the so-called ‘cloud’: a dark area between two lines which indicates uncertainty in the market. If the price trades above the cloud, a bullish trend is believed to reign. Should the price drop below the cloud, the bears are winning and we can expect further price decreases.
Spread Betting Charts - Time Frames
Regardless of which type of chart you decide on in the end, you will have to choose a time frame in which to trade. This can be anything from one minute or five minute charts to weekly, monthly or even yearly charts.
If you work full time and you cannot watch the charts all the time, you may be better off sticking to longer-term time frames.
If you have the time and the inclination to watch, and trade, the charts virtually around the clock, you might opt for one minute, five minute, fifteen minute or hourly charts.
Where to Get Spread Betting Charts
As mentioned above, most spread betting companies offer users charting packages, see below for more details.
Charting may also be available with other companies - notes.
For more information on individual chart packages see:
With financial spread betting you can lose more than your original stake or investment. Spread betting carries a high level of risk to your capital. Please familiarise yourself with the risks that are involved and before trading, ensure that financial spread betting matches your investment objectives. Seek independent advice where necessary.
Spread Betting Charts - edited by MJ, 29 July 2011.
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With spread betting you can lose more than your original stake or investment. Spread betting carries a high level of risk to your capital so please familiarise yourself with the risks that are involved and, before trading, ensure that spread betting matches your investment objectives. Seek independent advice where necessary.
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* Based on current UK tax law. Tax law may change and can differ depending on your personal circumstances.
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