Trading guides

Get clear, direct answers to common trading questions. Our free guides give you a clear, step-by-step overview of concepts, tools, strategies, and market behaviour.

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 min read

Mean reversion in forex trading: Trading overbought and oversold conditions

Mean reversion is a fancy way of saying that prices tend to return to their average over time.

CFDs & Options
Forex
Trading Strategies
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5
 min read

Choosing the best CFD trading platform for your needs

Getting started with CFD trading? The platform you choose can have a significant impact on your trading experience.

CFDs & Options
Trading Strategies
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8
 min read

Your first crypto? How to choose the right cryptocurrency for you

In our ‘Trading with crypto: Top 3 myths’ guide, we covered how to buy crypto on Deriv and start trading.

Crypto
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4
 min read

The evolution of Step Indices: Step, Multi Step, and Skew Step

Deriv’s synthetic markets are constantly leveling up, giving traders fresh ways to explore the market.

CFDs & Options
Indices
Trading Strategies
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5
 min read

Commodities made simple: A beginner’s guide

Commodities are the raw materials that keep the world running-from the coffee in your cup to the gold in your jewelry.

Commodities
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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5
 min read

Understanding rollover in forex trading

Forex trading is all about making smart moves with currency prices-without actually owning the currencies.

CFDs & Options
Trading Strategies
Forex
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5
 min read

Position sizing strategies for optimal risk management

Risk management is the backbone of successful trading, and position sizing plays a huge role in keeping your trading capital safe.

Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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5
 min read

Navigating stock market volatility: A trader’s guide

Stock market ups and downs are just part of the game.

Stocks
Indices
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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5
 min read

A beginner’s guide to Tactical Indices

Tactical Indices are like having a smart trading assistant that never sleeps.

CFDs & Options
MT5
Trading Strategies
Indices
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