Strategy and planning
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Forex trading hours: what times is the forex market open?
Before trading currency pairs, you need to know about forex trading hours. Read our guide below, with information on how to respond to news releases a...
Hedge
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How do trading brokers make money?
Few traders take the time to understand where their money goes when they open a position with their broker, and how much it really costs. Keep reading...

React to global volatility
Market volatility continues as coronavirus dominates the global agenda. Trade with us to take advantage of:
- Tight spreads – from just 1 point on major indices, and 2.8 on US crude
- Guaranteed stops – they’re free to use, and you’ll only pay a small fee if they’re triggered
- Round-the-clock assistance – our highly-skilled team are on hand to support you
Risk management
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Trading mistakes: risk management
IG's Axel Rudolph tells IGTV's Jeremy Naylor why trading with risk management in mind all the time is crucial to minimise losses.
Technical analysis
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Wall Street: US equity indices Jolted by jobs data and House Speakers removal
Explore the key factors driving volatility, including a strong JOLTS report and hawkish Fed comments. Plus, get insights on the upcoming ISM Services ...
Volatility
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Beat the Street: ADP; Treasury yields rally; volatility ahead of NFP; Intel; Meta
US stocks are indicated higher after September ADP data. Investors still cautious ahead of NFP and rising Treasury yields. Intel's programmable chip u...
Fundamental analysis
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Trading Mistakes: what are they and how to avoid them
IGTV’s Angeline Ong sits down with IG chief market analyst Chris Beauchamp to discuss three common trading mistakes - over-reliance on data, interpret...
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