CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 82.67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money

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Anchoring bias is the tendency to use first impressions to form further perceptions when making trading decisions. Learn more about the psychological phenomenon in our guide.

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Trading Glossary

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Do you know your CFDs from your IPOs or ETFs? Remove the mystery with our definitions glossary.

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Underwriter

When a company chooses to make an initial public offering (IPO) , they might employ an IPO underwriter, or usually an investment bank. Underwriter definition: The role of the IPO underwriter is to make sure the company meets all...

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Bar Chart

What is a bar chart? A bar chart or bar graph that presents data with rectangular bars proportional to the values they represent. In trading and technical analysis , however, the bar chart definition is different. Often referred to as the...

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