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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% 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. 69% 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.

James Stanley

James Stanley is Trading Instructor at IG’s partner site DailyFX, which offers leading advice on forex, indices and commodities.

James began his own trading journey in 1999 during the famous bull market, seeing tech boom turn to tech bust. In response to the swings, James diversified from short-term trading to swing trading. A graduate of Hankamer School of Business, James has worked for some of the largest banks and brokerage houses in the US.