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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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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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Plus500
Jun 27 2024

Amazon Hits $2T as Yen Drops

Explore the latest major market shifts, Amazon’s $2T milestone and the yen’s weakness against the greenback.
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Rate Hike Concerns Cap Market Gains
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Jun 26 2024

Rate Hike Concerns Cap Market Gains

U.S. markets had a mixed close on Tuesday, June 25, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 gaining, driven by Nvidia's rebound, and the Dow Jones sliding. Investor caution grew as June nears an end and the Fed grew more hawkish ahead of Friday’s PCE report.
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Nike, Micron & FedEx: Earnings Previews
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Jun 25 2024

Nike, Micron & FedEx: Earnings Previews

Explore the upcoming earnings reports from Micron, Nike, and FedEX in this article and find out what you can expect.
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