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• Are women really better at spread betting than men?
• Racing specialists move into fixed-odds territory
• The Australian Open has two features that boost spread markets - -
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Boys lose out to spread betting sisterhood
A growing number of women now take part in higher-risk trades, and they are outperforming men, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching
Share price indices: Investors are attracted by the tax-free status of bets
The non-levying of stamp duty and capital gains adds to the appeal, says Lucy Warwick-Ching
Tennis: Volatility is the name of the game
Big names attract money but the best index bets may be ranked lower, says Huw Richards
Horseracing: Bet with an emphasis on a winning margin is now a firm favourite
Huw Richards considers how companies are developing different kinds of wagers in an arena dominated by fixed odds
Property: Bears take to hedges around homes
Making bets on house prices is not all plain sailing, says Tanya Powley
Football: Traders have to be on the ball for January transfers
The effects of midseason player swaps may lead to a vibrant market this season, writes Sean Smith
Corruption probe: Bribe scandals threaten punters on beautiful game
A trial in Germany has turned a bright spotlight on a spate of match fixing, says Sean Smith
Premier League: Indices add to fans’ reasons for cheering
The FA Cup offers a rare opportunity for markets across a large number of matches, writes Huw Richards
Strategy: Risk techniques can help cut losses
Taking the emotion out of investments could boost your profits, writes Elaine Moore
