Yes. You can open a free IG spread betting demo account through Guardian Stockbrokers, with £10,000 in virtual funds to practise trading. Explore the platform, place simulated spread bets and become familiar with how spread betting works without risking real money. Open demo now

You can practise taking positions on markets such as indices, shares, forex and commodities, subject to availability on the demo platform.Explore buying and selling, choosing your stake per point, placing stops and limits, monitoring positions and understanding how market movements affect your simulated profit or loss.

Guardian's programme brings together seven educational guides covering spread betting fundamentals, how to spread bet, trading techniques, trading plans, strategies and common mistakes.You'll also receive Guardian's Daily Market Report and access to personal support from our experienced UK stockbroking team.The programme is available when you register with Guardian. You can also choose to go directly to the IG demo platform without registering for our support.

A demo account uses virtual funds, whereas a live spread betting account involves real money and the risk of financial loss.Demo trading does not fully reproduce live market conditions. Differences include slippage, financing and dividend adjustments, order execution and margin close-out arrangements. Results achieved using virtual funds do not guarantee similar outcomes when trading live.

If you're considering live spread betting, you can speak with Guardian about the available account options, trading costs and risks.Opening a live account requires a separate application and the relevant eligibility and appropriateness checks. There is no obligation to move from demo trading to live trading. Spread betting involves leverage and carries a high risk of financial loss.