Vipul Patel - Ladbrokes Financials http://www.spread-betting.com/compare/ladbrokes-spreads.html March/April are normally the busiest times for the markets. July and August are usually quiet because most people are away on holiday. 2011 has been an exception we've had a very busy summertime for trading. 2008 was a busy year for spread traders with the Dow Jones moving up or down 2% every day.