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Plus500 Trader's Guide

Browse our ‘how-to’ videos to learn more about online trading with Plus500’s intuitive platform. Once you feel ready, sign up for a risk-free demo account.
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What is CFD Trading?

Learn about the basic concepts of Contracts for Difference.
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Slippage When Opening a Position

A trading phenomenon that can be either favourable or unfavourable.
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How to Trade With Plus500

Discover how trading with our platform can be done with just a few clicks!

Popular Trading Strategies

Find out how you can use 3 of the most common active trading strategies.
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Trading Guide for Beginners

Explore the fundamentals of trading with our beginner-friendly articles. Learn the basics of trading, how to get started, and gain essential and crucial information to help you understand trading.
Trading Terms Glossary for Beginners

Trading Terms Glossary for Beginners

Trading can certainly be an intriguing concept to many, however, in order to really understand how it works, it is crucial to understand the language and terminology used in trading.
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Trading For Beginners: How to Start Trading

Trading For Beginners: How to Start Trading

In this comprehensive guide, we cover the basics of trading for beginners, what it really is, and what you need to know in order to learn how to trade.
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Trading Basics for Beginners

Trading Basics for Beginners

In this detailed beginner’s guide, you will learn some of the basic tips for trading that could equip you with the needed knowledge to become a more experienced trader.
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Getting Started with Fundamental Analysis

Getting Started with Fundamental Analysis

In this comprehensive beginner’s guide article, you’ll learn how analysis tools work, what fundamental analysis is, how it works, and how to use it.
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Free Trading Webinars & Market Analyses

Our free trading webinars offer insights and new potential strategies from independent market analysts and experts, from the Corellian Academy.
Using the Coppock Curve Indicator

Using the Coppock Curve Indicator

What is the Coppock Curve Indicator, and how does it serve in trading to emphasize price turning points?
Trading Through Volatile Markets

Trading Through Volatile Markets

How to trade through volatile markets and adjust your strategies accordingly.
Trading Economic Data

Trading Economic Data

How to strategically approach trading around economic data events?
How to Evaluate Your Trading

How to Evaluate Your Trading

How to evaluate and enhance your trading strategies.
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Learn More About Trading and Financial Markets

Our comprehensive articles bring powerful insights to your trading knowledge. Learn all about financial markets, important trading terminology, and more to empower your trading strategy.

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Getting Started

Learn about Plus500, our platform and CFD trading with us. Here you can find comprehensive explanations about the instruments we offer, platform features, and a step-by-step Plus500 trading guide, as well as key trading terminology.
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Carolane de Palmas
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Gold Prices Soar to an All-Time High

Explore why Gold prices reached a new all-time high on April 1st. We'll dive into what caused its price to surge after early-year dips, explore the driving forces, and talk about what future trends might unfold.
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The Week of April 1st: NFPs, Inflation and More
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Apr 01 2024

The Week of April 1st: NFPs, Inflation and More

On the week of April 1, 2024, Eurozone CPI and US NFP are set to be released as Q2 earnings season kicks off. What can we expect?
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SPR Surprise Lifts WTI Prices

From the unexpected changes in EIA crude inventories to strategic inventory replenishments by the DOE, we break down the recent rebound in oil prices and what analysts expect for the year.
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