Why E*TRADE?



E*TRADE has been helping investors for over 25 years, and through our experience, we understand what you want from an online broker.

We provide the technology, you make the decisions.

Spread Betting Account



  • No commissions to pay and some of the tightest spreads in the market.
  • Simple trade execution
  • Any profits you make are tax* free if you are a UK resident.
  • Minimise your risk using our stop-loss functionality (stop losses are automatically allocated and are not guaranteed)

£100 credit in your Spread Betting Account.



Open a new E*TRADE Spread Betting Account, deposit a minimum of £250 by 31 March 2009 and place two non-equity bets of £1 or more.

Full terms and conditions
To qualify for the £100 credit, follow these simple steps:

1. Apply for a new E*TRADE Spread Betting account and enter 'BUNNY' in the 'Promotional Code Box'.

2. If your application for an account is successful, you will receive email notification when your account is opened.

3. Deposit a minimum of £250 in your account by 31 March 2009 and place
two non-equity bets of £1 or more.

4. Once you have done this, you will need to send an email to us at support@etradespreadbetting.com within 30 days. We will then credit your
account within three working days from receipt of your email. Terms and conditions

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Risk Warning
Spread bets carry a high level of risk so you should only speculate with money you can afford to lose. Stop-losses are automatically allocated with each bet you make. All stops are not guaranteed. You can lose more than your initial deposit and stake. Before you open an account, please ensure that spread betting matches your investment objectives, you familiarise yourself with the risks involved and if necessary seek independent advice. You can view the full risk warning here.


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Important Information
E*TRADE Securities Limited is a company registered in Scotland, No. SC103238, with its principal place of business at Vintners' Place, 68 Upper Thames Street, London, EC4V 3BJ, United Kingdom. Registered Office: 24 Great King Street, Edinburgh EH3 6QN, United Kingdom. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and a member of the London Stock Exchange. Applications for Spread betting are introduced to London Capital Group Limited, trading as E*TRADE Spread Betting, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FRN: 182110). London Capital Group Limited is a company registered in England and Wales No: 3218125. Registered address 12 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2AW, United Kingdom.


£100 offer - Terms and Conditions:

1. This offer only applies to specific clients who have applied for an account by entering the special code 'BUNNY' in the promotional code box when applying for an E*TRADE Spread Betting account online. If the promotional code is not entered correctly, the account will not be valid to qualify for the 'Credit' offer.
2. Your spread betting account must be funded with a minimum of £250 by 31 March 2009 and two opening trades (not on shares) placed in order to qualify for the 'Credit' offer.
3. E*TRADE Spread Betting will fund your account with a £100 'Credit'. The 'Credit' has to be claimed within 30 days of the initial deposit.
4. Offer is valid for accounts opened and funded between 19 January 2009 and 31 March 2009. Current holders of an E*TRADE Spread Betting account will not be allowed to participate.
5. This offer is limited to one account per applicant and can not be used in conjunction with any other E*TRADE Spread Betting or London Capital Group offer.
6. Accounts are subject to status. Once you have fulfilled the criteria to qualify for the promotional offer please contact our customer service team via email on support@etradespreadbetting.com with your name and account number quoting 'Credit' offer in the subject line.
7. The £100 is for trading purposes and cannot be taken out of the account as cash for three months from the date credited to the account.
8. In the event that you incur any losses, the £100 deposited into your account may be used to offset your debt to us.
9. We will not be liable for any losses that you may incur as a result of trading.
10. The £100 'Credit' is non transferable to other E*TRADE products.
11. This offer is subject to fair use policy and abuse of this offer may result in the 'Credit' being withheld. E*TRADE Spread Betting reserves the right to withdraw this promotion at any time.

E*TRADE Securities Limited is an execution only broker and does not provide any recommendation or advice regarding the tax implications of making investments.

* Investors should seek independent expert advice in regard to the tax position of their investments. Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may change in the future.

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