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CFDs are leveraged products. CFD trading may not be suitable for everyone and can result in losses that exceed your deposits, so please consider our Risk Disclosure Notice and ensure that you fully understand the risks involved. 78% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs and 2.15% of retail investor accounts had positions closed due to margin call, over the last 12 months. 78% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs, and 2.20% had positions closed due to margin calls over the last 12 months.

Sergio Ávila

Sergio Ávila

Senior Analyst at IG Spain

Madrid, Spain

At IG since: 2005

In the financial industry since: 2005

Preferred trading style / specialization: Technical analysis

Career highlight:

Awarded for the best investment portfolio by Expansión in 2020. His key to success: buying strong assets and diversifying the portfolio.

Favorite finance book:

Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets by John J. Murphy. This book shaped his analytical approach, giving him a solid foundation to interpret charts and market cycles, and showing that behind every price movement there is collective psychology.

Professional Experience

Sergio Ávila provides clear, data-driven market analysis that helps clients understand complex financial environments and make informed investment decisions. His approach combines technical expertise with accessible communication, enabling investors of all levels to identify opportunities and manage risk effectively. The goal is to provide clients with actionable ideas that bring real value to their trading activities. Recognition: Best investment portfolio awarded by Expansión in 2020.

Industry Recognition

Media expertise:

Regular appearances on TV, radio, and podcasts:

  • Cierre de Mercados on Intereconomía, including stock market consultations
  • Mercado de Divisas on Capital Radio

Published analyses:

Collaborations with digital and print media such as El Economista, Expansión, Cinco Días, Bolsamanía, Estrategias de Inversión, Investing, Capital Bolsa, and others.

Education

  • Certified Financial Advisor (Instituto Español de Asesores Financieros, IEAF)
  • EIP (European Investment Practitioner) certification from EFPA España
  • Master Expert in Technical Analysis, Portfolio Management, and Day Trading, 2013
  • Degree in Business Administration and Management (Licenciado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas)