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What can you trade?
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A modern broker gives you access to far more than currencies. Most instruments are traded as CFDs (contracts for difference), meaning you speculate on the price without owning the underlying asset.
Forex
EURUSD · GBPJPY
Metals
XAUUSD · XAGUSD
Energy
USOIL · NATGAS
Crypto
BTCUSD · ETHUSD
Indices
US500 · GER40
| Market | Examples | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | EUR/USD, GBP/JPY | Deep liquidity, tight spreads, steady moves |
| Metals | XAU/USD (gold), XAG/USD (silver) | Safe-haven flows, strong trends |
| Energy | USOIL, UKOIL, NATGAS | Supply, geopolitics, high volatility |
| Crypto | BTC/USD, ETH/USD | 24/7, very volatile, sentiment driven |
| Indices | US500, US30, GER40 | Tracks a basket of shares, follows economic cycles |
Which should a beginner start with?
- Pick one or two liquid instruments — EUR/USD and gold are common starting points.
- Avoid exotic pairs and small-cap crypto early on: wide spreads punish beginners.
- Learn one market's rhythm properly before adding another to your screen.
Volatility is not the same as opportunity
A market that moves 8% a day can wipe out an oversized position in minutes. Match the instrument's volatility to your position size, not the other way round.
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