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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Shane Walton

Shane started at IG in July 2019, having spent the previous two years working as a financial copywriter for a boutique firm in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. During that time, he also worked as a freelance finance writer, covering small and micro-cap companies primarily in the resource sector.

Having studied philosophy at university, understanding what influences markets and motivates investors is something that deeply fascinates him. Ultimately, Shane’s diverse professional writing experience coupled with his passion for financial markets allows him to write engaging and informative financial news content.