CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 82.12% 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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Markets to trade
Spoiled for choice: how to decide which market to trade

You have decided you are ready to enter the markets, you have done your research and understood that trading CFDs is the way you want to go. The next step is deciding which markets you should trade.

Capital.com Research Team08:16, 1 October 2018
equity derivatives
5 most common equity derivatives

It's a rare professional trader who sticks only to shares and doesn't try the derivatives markets. Obviously, both trading mediums have their distinct advantages. The key differences between equity and derivatives lie in leverage, risk, yield and volatility, and in some situations equity derivatives win their place in a portfolio over equity dealing.

Capital.com Research Team08:43, 26 September 2018
CFDs vs Equity Swaps
Derivatives trading: CFDs vs equity swaps – what’s the difference?

Learn more about trading derivatives. Find out the key differences: CFDs vs equity swaps.

Capital.com Research Team09:27, 12 September 2018
Going alt: top 5 alternative trading strategies

Investing long-term isn’t the only way to trade, discover new alternative trading strategies, their risks and benefits.

Capital.com Research Team09:26, 10 September 2018
CFD trading: ride the market’s price swings

Learn more on how to profit from the market’s moves with CFDs. Find your strategy and ride the financial market’s price swings.

Capital.com Research Team08:25, 6 September 2018
Futures vs. CFDs: comparing the two derivative contract types

Futures vs CFDs: discover the difference between the two types of derivatives in terms of standardisation, spread, contract size, flexibility of leverage and expiration date.

Capital.com Research Team07:00, 8 August 2018
Bitcoin Cash celebrates 1-year anniversary

Explore Bitcoin Cash – the 4th biggest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalisation. Learn about its short history, major characteristics, BCH worth, and ways to buy it.

Capital.com Research Team07:42, 7 August 2018
Coffee Break: Are You Ready to Invest in Commodities?

What are the main commodities and commodities exchanges, how to invest in commodities and many other questions discussed.

Capital.com Research Team06:00, 2 August 2018
cryptocurrencies and blockchain explained
A quick guide into the crypto world: cryptocurrencies and blockchain explained

The world has gone crypto, it’s time to keep up with times or risk being left behind. New technology breeds new terminology, so let’s get to grips with the top 27 crypto terms to get you started.

Capital.com Research Team12:44, 1 April 2018
Bearer Bonds
Bearer Bonds: The Basics

A bearer bond, often referred to as a coupon bond, is an unregistered bond. In comparison to an ‘ordinary’ bond, it fully belongs to a person who holds it. Not a single ownership record exists. Whoever keeps it is considered an owner.

Capital.com Research Team08:54, 9 May 2017
Value investing
Value investing: 5 pros vs. 5 cons

Value investing was introduced by Benjamin Graham in the 1930s and adopted as a strategy by the prominent and wealthy investor Warren Buffett. Learn the pros and cons of the concept and decide if it suits you.

Capital.com Research Team11:20, 20 April 2017

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