The book advertises itself as “Bridget Jones meets Wall Street” which is a little deceptive. Sally Nicoll’s unfortunately lacks the wit of Bridget Jones or the savvy of Wall Street. What the book does offer is a how not to guide to spread betting. It is amusing is some parts but then you realise you’re not laughing at the situation but at the shear lack of understanding or research she has done.

I am possibly being too harsh but there are really very few redeeming aspects to this book. This was the first book I read once I started becoming interested in Spread Betting. I did heed some of the errors she made and thank the book for that much. What I think disappointed me the most was that she appears to be keener on writing a book for the sake of it than providing any insight into successful spread betting. She shows a wilful determination to avoid any true research into spread betting and instead takes a frivolous gamblers approach to the whole matter.

Whilst this is a harmless read it does not give you any useful information but does provide an amusing if not bemusing insight into an aspiring spread bettor. I still occasionally view her website in the hope she has learnt something new and is now successfully trading but alas no, she is writing another book.

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