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6
 min read

TradingView charts on Deriv X: Your guide to getting started

Exciting news! TradingView charts are now part of Deriv X, bringing you a sleek, powerful way to analyse the markets.

TradingView
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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
Glowing 3D letters "RSI" and "SMA" on transparent platforms, representing technical indicators used in trading strategies.
6
 min read

Using RSI and SMA strategies in stock trading

Ever wish you had a cheat code for trading? Well, RSI (Relative Strength Index) and SMAs (Simple Moving Averages) might be the next best thing!

CFDs & Options
Stocks
Indices
Trading Strategies
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5
 min read

Managing volatility risk: Stop-loss and take-profit orders

Trading Volatility Indices can feel like riding a roller coaster-thrilling, unpredictable, and sometimes nerve-wracking.

CFDs & Options
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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5
 min read

Cross-currency pairs: What they are and why you should care?

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

Forex
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6
 min read

Cracking the code: Understanding commodity market prices

Ever wondered why the price of your morning coffee keeps changing?

Commodities
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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5
 min read

The truth is out: 5 copy trading myths debunked

If you’ve been exploring the trading world, you’ve probably heard about copy trading.

Copytrading
Trading Strategies
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4
 min read

The evolution of Step Indices: Step, Multi Step, and Skew Step

Deriv’s synthetic markets are constantly leveling up, giving traders fresh ways to explore the market.

CFDs & Options
Indices
Trading Strategies
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5
 min read

Leverage and margin in forex: Power moves or risky business?

Ever wished you could trade with more money than you actually have? In Forex, you can-thanks to leverage!

CFDs & Options
Forex
Risk Management
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