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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Thierry Tshilonda

Thierry Tshilonda

Financial Writer

Johannesburg

Thierry has been upskilled internally by our expert Trading and Investing Training team on topics such as spread betting, contract for difference (CFD) trading, futures, margin policy, types of trading accounts, stock borrowing, forex and commodities pricing, options, overnight funding, non-leveraged products and dividend adjustments, and corporate actions.

Prior to joining IG, Thierry worked 10 years in the online gaming industry as a consultant, Copywriter and SEO specialist. He has also worked as a Freelancer and Consultant for different companies.

  • With IG since: 2018
  • Trading since: 2015
  • Trading style: Momentum trader
  • Trading expertise: Active share dealing, commodities and cryptos.

Thierry joined IG in October 2018, and has written and contributed to a wide range of content on financial topics.

He is passionate and skilled about writing content accessible to all types of investors, covering technical and fundamental analysis, trading strategies and how the politics and economics impact markets. Thierry also produces educational resources on forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.

In his spare time, he trades on shares, indices, exchange traded funds (ETFs), forex, cryptos and commodities.

  • Diploma in Digital marketing and SEO, University of Cape Town, SA
  • LLB in business law, University of Kinshasa, DRC.