CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You do not own or have any rights to the underlying assets when trading CFDs. Please refer to our Target Market Determination Policy and consider if CFDs are suitable for you.

Basic concepts

Dive deep into basic concepts, from leveraged trading to margin and order types and spreads. Understand the foundations before you move to advanced trading concepts.

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What is leverage trading?

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Beginners guide to trading with margin

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What is a pip in leverage trading?

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What does it mean to trade ‘long’ or ‘short’?

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Beginners guide to types of orders

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