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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved.

Claire Williamson

Claire Williamson

Financial writer

Johannesburg

Claire is an experienced financial writer who has been working in IG since November 2020. She writes on a comprehensive range of derivative trading and investment topics, including how politics and economics affect the markets, fundamental and technical analysis, risk management, IPOs and trading strategies. Claire is deeply interested in how psychology plays a role in trading and investment decision-making, bringing both professional expertise and personal trading experience to her content. She specialises in translating complex concepts into accessible content for traders of all levels, with nearly a decade of experience in the financial industry. Her work has been recognised and shared by notable publications, including Benzinga.

  • Experienced financial writer specialising in derivative trading and investment topics
  • Nearly a decade of writing for the financial industry, particularly trading, investing and insurance
  • Work has been shared by notable publications, including Benzinga
  • Specialises in translating complex financial concepts into accessible content for traders of all levels
  • Has a deep interest in trading psychology and behavioural finance

BA majoring in linguistics and politics - University of South Africa