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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. 

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Build your portfolio with shares, ETFs and more. Get the basics on investing and choosing the right approach for you.

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All about CFD trading

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.

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Every trade involves balancing potential gains against possible losses. Discover how to assess and manage risk effectively.

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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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Explore every market

  • Forex CFDs
  • Shares
  • Index CFDs
  • Commodity CFDs
  • ETFs
  • Cryptocurrency CFDs

Trade currencies from around the world, 24/5. Learn the basics of trading currency pairs and what causes exchange rates to rise and fall.

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Place your first forex trade with confidence. From choosing pairs to setting stops, we'll guide you through each step.

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See what makes forex accessible to all traders including round-the-clock trading and flexible trading options.

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Own a piece of your favourite companies. Understand share ownership, voting rights and how company performance affects share prices.

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Trade key US shares beyond standard market hours. Learn how extended hours work and when you can place orders.

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Trade listed companies with confidence. Learn how to choose a stock, open an account and place your first trade.

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Indices measure the performance of a group of shares. Learn how indices like the S&P 500 represent market performance.

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Get exposure to the UK's top companies from Singapore. Understand how this major index works and what moves its price.

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Access US tech giants through this major index. Learn how you can trade or invest in the NASDAQ 100.

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Trade raw materials that power the global economy. Learn how supply and demand drive prices in metals, energy and more.

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Discover why gold remains popular with traders. Understand what influences this precious metal's price movements.

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Navigate the energy markets with oil trading. Learn the basics of trading oil CFDs and what moves energy prices.

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Get instant exposure to themes, sectors or entire markets through ETFs. Learn more about ETFs and how to open your first position

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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.

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Compare direct share ownership with ETF investing. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of each approach.

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Enter the digital currency revolution. Learn blockchain basics and how cryptocurrencies challenge traditional finance.

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Trade almost 24/7 in a rapidly evolving market (closed Friday 10pm - Saturday 8am UK time). Understand the unique opportunities and risks in cryptocurrency trading.

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Start with the world's first cryptocurrency. Learn what drives Bitcoin's price and how to trade it responsibly.

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