Forex trading for beginners | IG Academy

#Forextrading (also known as #foreignexchange or #currencytrading) is how individuals and businesses convert one currency into another. In this video, Sara Walker explains how trading forex works and what influences its prices.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 79% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider†. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Professional clients can lose more than they deposit.

* Based on revenue excluding FX (published financial statements, February 2018).

† For the 12 months preceding 1 July 2018.