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Trading and investing: everything you need to know
Learn how CFD trading works and discover strategies to help you trade markets your way.
Build your portfolio with shares, ETFs and more. Get the basics on investing and choosing the right approach for you.
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Risk management
Leverage enables you to open a position worth much more than the money you deposit. Learn how it works and why it's crucial to trade responsibly.
Every trade involves balancing potential gains against possible losses. Discover how to assess and manage risk effectively.
A margin call happens when your account needs more funds to support your open trades. Understand how it works to stay in control.
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- Forex CFDs
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Trade currencies from around the world, 24/5. Learn the basics of trading currency pairs and what causes exchange rates to rise and fall.
Place your first forex trade with confidence. From choosing pairs to setting stops, we'll guide you through each step.
See what makes forex accessible to all traders including round-the-clock trading and flexible trading options.
Own a piece of your favourite companies. Understand share ownership, voting rights and how company performance affects share prices.
Trade key US shares beyond standard market hours. Learn how extended hours work and when you can place orders.
Discover which global stocks are most popular with UAE traders. Understand local market favourites and what drives their appeal.
Indices measure the performance of a group of shares. Learn how popular indices like the US 500 represent market performance.
Get exposure to the USA’s top 500 companies from a single trade. Learn the fundamentals of trading this benchmark index.
Find out how this volatility measure could help you navigate uncertain market environments and time your trades.
Trade raw materials that power the global economy. Learn how supply and demand drive prices in metals, energy and more.
Discover why gold remains popular with traders. Understand what influences this precious metal's price movements.
Navigate the energy markets with oil trading. Learn the basics of trading oil CFDs and what moves energy prices.
Get instant exposure to themes, sectors or entire markets through ETFs. Learn more about ETFs and how to open your first position.
ETFs are like buying a basket of different shares in one trade. Learn how to trade them like regular shares with instant access to multiple companies and markets.
Compare direct share ownership with ETF investing. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of each approach.
Enter the digital currency revolution. Learn blockchain basics and how cryptocurrencies challenge traditional finance.
Trade 24/5 in a rapidly evolving market. Understand the unique opportunities and risks in cryptocurrency trading.
Start with the world's first cryptocurrency. Learn what drives Bitcoin's price and how to trade it responsibly.
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- CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Professional Clients can lose more than they deposit.
- The value of shares and ETFs bought through an IG stock trading account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.
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