What is a stop-loss order?

A stop-loss order, or stop, is an instruction to close your position automatically when the underlying market reaches a set price that is less favourable than the current price. Attaching a stop can reduce your losses if the market moves against you, making it a useful risk-management tool. Markets can move quickly, and maximising profit […]

05/04/2020

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What is margin in trading?

Did you know that you could speculate on financial markets with just a small deposit? This is called margin trading, and it could make your capital go further. Learn more about margin in trading and find out how to get started. Source: Bloomberg What is margin in trading? Margin in trading is the deposit required […]

05/04/2020

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FTSE 100 opening and closing times: when can you trade?

FTSE 100 trading hours are derived from the London Stock Exchange opening and closing times. However, you can also trade the FTSE 100 out of market hours with IG. Get more information on the index’s trading hours in this guide. Source: Bloomberg Anzél Killian | Financial writer, Johannesburg What are the opening and closing times […]

03/09/2019

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Gold futures book third straight gain, hold near 6-year high

Gold prices on Tuesday finished regular trade modestly higher, marking a third straight gain a day after the precious metal extended its rally toward fresh six-year highs, amid escalating trade policy tensions between China and the U.S. Gold for December delivery GCZ19, +1.54% on Comex rose $7.70, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,484.20, after ending 1.3% higher on […]

03/09/2019

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Learn How to Trade Crude Oil CFDs

Have you ever noticed how crude oil tends to show volatile price movement? These price fluctuations make it tempting for many to trade crude oil, especially now that traders can simply trade oil (WTI) online via a simple platform. This article reviews how and why oil prices move, which factors impact oil price, how traders […]