CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 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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Trading, explained

Plain-language guides to how CFDs work and how to manage risk.

Basics

What is a CFD?

Contracts for difference let you trade on the price of a market without owning it. Here is how they work — and what you are really exposed to.

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Basics

Leverage and margin, explained

Leverage lets a small deposit control a larger position. That cuts both ways. Here is how margin, equity and margin level fit together.

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Risk

Managing risk: stop-loss, take-profit and alerts

Decide your exit before you enter. How to use stop-loss, take-profit and price alerts on WebTrader — and what they can and cannot do.

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