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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

US Dollar Basket

(.DXY)

US Dollar Basket chart This market's chart. This is a visual representation of the price action in the market, over a certain period of time. You can use this to help gauge a market’s performance.

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Minimum size 0.50

Contract size GBP 1

One Pip means 0.01 Index Point

Value of one Pip GBP 1

Margin 10%

Minimum stop distance 10

Minimum guaranteed stop distance 10

01:00 - 22:00 (UK - London Local Time)

Your aggregate position in this market will be margined in the following tiers:

Tier Position size Margin
1 0 - 125 Contracts - USD 10%
2 125 - 250 Contracts - USD 10%
3 250 - 375 Contracts - USD 10%
4 375 + Contracts - USD 10%

If your aggregate position is larger than Tier 1, your margin requirement will not be reduced by non-guaranteed stops.

Please note: we have tried to ensure that the information here is as accurate as possible, but it is intended for guidance only and any errors will not be binding on us.

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Continuous, backdated commodity charting

Wide range of energies, metals and softs

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