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

Confirmation bias

Confirmation bias is the tendency to unintentionally seek out information that confirms pre-existing ideas. Learn more about it in our comprehensive 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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Working Order

Stop  and limit orders  are together known as working, or pending orders. Essentially, they’re instructions for a broker to make a trade when an asset hits a certain price. Where have you heard about working orders?...

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Chart

Charts are used to present data on anything from securities and commodities to a company's profits. Graphs, tables and diagrams are all types of chart and they're used to give investors a more visual way of analysing information. Where...

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