Know what you mean K about short term trades turning into long term investments, that's why I have been very glad to use the capital losses facility at the end of the tax year of late -):

After the British Government tried to disown me two years ago I switched mainly to spread betting on principle - so unfortunately I don't have the luxury. On the other hand, making a nice profit at the end of the year and not having to let HMRC get their grubby paws on any of it makes running the risk seem so worth it. Next time they drag me and my wife through the courts, at least they won't be using my tax money to do it :-)

Also not helpful:

BERLIN (AFP)--Parts of Munich airport were sealed Wednesday after a laptop tested positive for explosives and its owner fled into a secured area, police said

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