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Binary bets bring intra-day trading to the masses

By Elaine Moore

Published: December 11 2008 16:48 | Last updated: December 11 2008 16:48

As volatility and uncertainty have taken hold in financial markets, traders have been forced to adapt their habits.

Spread betting firms say activity in day trades, in which spread betters seek to profit from very short-term market swings, have reached record levels.

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