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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.

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The Sharpe ratio explained

We take a look at the Sharpe ratio. Find out what it is, and how it’s used to calculate past or expected performance of an investment by adjusting for its risk.

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