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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Overconfidence bias is the tendency to overestimate one’s own abilities and knowledge. 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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Primary Market

Primary markets are where new assets are offered to investors for the first time. The price you'll see is set by the seller – usually a company or government. One of the most famous primary markets is at the London Stock Exchange ....

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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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