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In addition, we offer 3-month\u00a0interest rate CFDs\u00a0for trading short-term interest rate changes.<\/p>\n
OTC flexibility<\/h3>\n
Because our contracts are off-exchange, you can choose to deal in fractions of contracts (provided you deal in at least the minimum size of one contract).<\/p>\n
Online dealing<\/h3>\n
Every interest rate and bond contract that we offer can be dealt online, offering immediate execution, Stop and Limit Order facilities and sophisticated technical analysis tools.<\/p>\n
Wide range of contracts<\/h3>\n
Choose from a comprehensive selection of government bonds, including Gilts, Bund, Bobl and US Treasury Bonds or T-Bonds.<\/p>\n
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All our Rates and Bonds, are OTC products and are quoted on a forward basis with set expiry dates at which the position will automatically close. There is no commission to pay: all our charges are in the dealing spread.<\/p>\n
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Buying the Bund<\/h3>\nOpening the position<\/h4>\n
You believe the price of the Bund will rise. You check the real-time price for our German Bund online; on 5 January 2010 the price is showing 12118\/12122 and you decide to buy three contracts at 12122.<\/p>\n
One contract is the equivalent of \u20ac10 per point (effectively a 1% change in the par value).<\/p>\n
Closing the position<\/h4>\n
As you predicted, the price of the Bund rises. You check our current quote on 13 January 2010 and we are making 12223\/12227. You close your position by selling three contracts at 12148.<\/p>\n
Your profit on the trade is calculated as follows:<\/p>\n