Olivia has been upskilled internally, by experts, on topics such as:
Spread betting
Contract for difference (CFD) trading
Futures
Options
Forex and commodities pricing
Margin policies
Before joining IG, she worked in financial marketing for a credit union, as a freelance copywriter and as a content manager for a London-based advertising agency.
With IG since: 2024
Trading since: 2021
Preferred trading style: News-based trading
Most memorable trade: Going all-in on GameStop during the short squeeze frenzy, thinking she could outsmart the market. Liv’s trading takeaway: even those in the know need a reminder that timing is everything...
Favourite financial book/podcast: Girls Just Wanna Have Funds by Female Invest and Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy.
Olivia has written a diverse range of content on financial topics, covering everything from cutting-edge trading strategies and portfolio diversification to cryptocurrency trends and market analysis for IG.
In her spare time, you’ll find her diving into trading stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies, options and futures — always on the hunt for the next big market move.
BA (Hons) in Classics from The University of Liverpool and an MSc in International Business Management and Marketing from Heriot-Watt University.
