hmmm I really wouldn't bother.... similar operations used to exist in the USA over a century ago, they were called 'bucket shops' as the trades were essentially lobbed in a bucket and never actually made it to the exchange. Punters traded in small amounts on margin and typically lots money/blew up their accounts.

Spread betting isn't too different - the average trade made by the average punter is too small to be hedged directly on the underlying futures rather the SB firm will take trades in either direction and just hedge the combined net position resulting from this. They will also shift their quote around the underlying and widen their spread/delay quotes during economic announcements, central banker speeches etc...

Putting aside the reality that you're unlikely to be able to consistently predict short term market movements, SB firms certainly wouldn't be the ideal venue to use even if we were to imagine that you could - their interests are generally not in line with the clients despite what their marketing material might say.

up & up we go

Wish I'd been able to put more in now!

They're now just a little bit more than when I bought them heh. Need them to hit bout .70 to be worth my initial investment after buying Expansys, selling, and buying these etc.

Right, I think I've read enough, who are you all using to trade and what are the trade (entry/exit) costs?

I use Halifax for AIM listings (Cyan / VAL) & Jarvis for GXG (USOP)

Both charge £10 odd per trade.

(USOP)