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5
 min read

Skew Step Indices: A new take on asymmetrical trading

The launch of the new Skew Step Indices marks another evolution in synthetic trading at Deriv.

CFDs & Options
Indices
Trading Strategies
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7
 min read

Fibonacci retracement levels: The secret sauce to spotting market moves

Fibonacci retracements are a go-to tool for many traders. Why?

CFDs & Options
MT5
Trading Strategies
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5
 min read

Position sizing strategies for optimal risk management

Risk management is the backbone of successful trading, and position sizing plays a huge role in keeping your trading capital safe.

Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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3
 min read

Accumulator Options 101: A beginner’s guide to compounding growth

Albert Einstein called compound interest the "eighth wonder of the world," and Warren Buffett swears by its wealth-building power.

CFDs & Options
Trading Strategies
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5
 min read

What do ETFs stand for and how do they work? Your essential ETF overview

Ever wondered what ETFs are all about?

ETFs
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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5
 min read

Commodities made simple: A beginner’s guide

Commodities are the raw materials that keep the world running-from the coffee in your cup to the gold in your jewelry.

Commodities
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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5
 min read

Cross currency pairs list: The complete guide for smarter forex trading

Most forex traders focus on the big names-major currency pairs that include the US dollar (USD).

Forex
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4
 min read

The risk-reward ratio: What it is and why it matters

Trading is all about making smart decisions, and the risk-reward ratio is your secret weapon for stacking the odds in your favour.

Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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6
 min read

Mastering Volatility Indices: A beginner-friendly guide

Ever noticed how traditional financial markets seem to have a mind of their own, jumping up and down based on world events?

CFDs & Options
Trading Strategies
Indices
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