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

Drew McConville

Drew McConville is a financial writer based in Capital.com’s London office. He joined after graduating from the University of Exeter having read BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He is particularly interested in monetary policy and political economy

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Bitcoin vs Ripple
Bitcoin vs Ripple: from founders to pump and dump schemes

Bitcoin vs Ripple. We take a look at these two major cryptocurrencies and explore why Ripple is so controversial within the crypto community.

Drew McConville15:45, 12 April 2019
Blue chip stocks
10 historically valuable blue chip stocks

Find out which companies have made the cut on our top ten historically valuable blue chip stocks list.

Drew McConville14:16, 18 February 2019
Why copper is the metal of the future
Why copper is the metal of the future

Your essential guide to copper: all you need to know about the metal of the past, present and future.

Drew McConville09:08, 14 February 2019
Gold CFDs
Gold trading: how to trade gold CFDs

This short overview describes the different ways to invest in gold, how to trade gold CFDs and the factors that influence gold trading.

Drew McConville08:59, 31 January 2019
A brief overview of gold price history
Gold trading: a brief overview of gold price history

Read more about gold’s price history: from the collapse of the gold standard to the rush of investors looking for a safe haven in uncertain times.

Drew McConville12:13, 25 January 2019
Leverage
How much money do you need to trade?

Leveraged trading renders the financial markets more accessible, meaning the amount of money you need for trading can be lower than ever.

Drew McConville12:01, 23 January 2019
top 5 most traded indices
What are the top 5 most traded indices and why?

Want to trade indices? Discover the top stock market indices and learn more about the markets – as well as what moves them.

Drew McConville11:29, 10 December 2018
DAX historical data: What do you need to know?

Learn about all the most memorable moments of the DAX 30 index with our look at DAX historical data.

Drew McConville12:00, 4 December 2018

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