Olivia Young | Financial Writer | IG International

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CFDs are complex instruments. 70% of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs, with this investment provider. You can lose your money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you understand how this product works and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing money. CFDs are complex instruments. 70% of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs, with this investment provider. You can lose your money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you understand how this product works and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing money.

Olivia Young

Financial Writer

Edinburgh, Scotland

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.

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The risks of loss from investing in CFDs can be substantial and the value of your investments may fluctuate. 70% of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs, with this investment provider. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how this product works, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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