User Manual: Introduction

Spread betting with InterTrader.com couldn't be simpler. While we offer a full telephone service, our online trading platform gives you exceptional speed, flexibility and anonymity. Please note that you will need an email address as deal confirmations are sent via email and your statement is only available online. The following User Manual takes you through each step of trading online with InterTrader.com.

Important notes

Please note that every InterTrader.com position must have a stop-loss attached. If you do not enter a stop level when you open your position the stop-loss will be generated automatically, and can then be amended via your Order Book or Open Positions. While these stops will ordinarily be filled at the level you request, in the rare event of the market 'gapping' you will be filled at the next best level.

Please do not assume that we operate our business in the same way as other spread betting companies. Full details of how we conduct our business can be found in our Terms & Conditions.

Many of your queries will be answered in our Frequently Asked Questions. Alternatively, please don't hesitate to contact us either by email at support@intertrader.com or telephone +44 (0)20 7456 7677 (8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday).

The instructions provided here relate to both Live Trading Accounts and Demo Accounts.

Logging in

Log into your account by entering your chosen username and password in the boxes at the top-right of the website. If you have forgotten either of these details please click the relevant link below the login boxes for help.

If you experience problems logging in, please visit the FAQ section or contact us via support@intertrader.com or +44 (0)20 7456 7677.

If you have both a Live and a Demo Account, the two accounts are completely independent of one another and therefore you will require different usernames and passwords. To log into your Demo Account please click the 'Demo Sign In' button when you enter your details.

Once you have logged into your account, you should see this screen.

Calculate the minimum deposit

Before you begin trading, you will need to deposit some funds into your account. You can calculate the minimum amount required to open your position by looking at our Product Info Tables.

Simply find the product you wish to trade in the tables and then multiply your desired stake by the Minimum IMR quoted. This is the minimum deposit required.

For example, if you wish to trade the FTSE 100 Rolling Daily for £1 per point, you would multiply £1 x 30 (our Min IMR for FTSE 100 Rolling), so your minimum initial deposit would be £30. You can also work out your minimum margin requirement by clicking the information button located to the right of each product listed on the dealing platform.

Your margin requirement will increase the further away you wish to place your stop-loss from your opening level. The maximum distance you can place your stop-loss away from your opening level is determined by the Max CGSL (Computer Generated Stop Level) for the product concerned.

If you do not enter a stop level when you open your position your stop-loss will be generated automatically. This will be calculated to cover 80% of the funds currently available on your account or, if you have sufficient funds on your account, at 80% of the Max CGSL. So in the example above your stop-loss will be set at 24 points away from your opening level, as 80% of £30 (your minimum initial deposit) is £24.

You can amend your stop-loss once your position is open, subject to the funds available on your account. For more on stop-losses see User Manual: Using Orders.

Deposit funds online

Funds can be deposited online or over the telephone using a debit or credit card (there is a 2% fee for credit cards). To deposit funds online, click the 'Credit My Account' button and follow the instructions. Further details about depositing funds can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions.