Trading guides for every trader’s journey

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Silver trading simplified: a beginner’s guide to micro‑lot silver CFDs

Learn how beginners can trade silver (XAGUSD) CFDs using micro lots on Deriv, with clear steps and built-in risk control. This guide shows how to start small, manage exposure, and build real trading skills in active silver markets.

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Gold and silver in 2026: market momentum, key drivers, and expert insights for smarter trades

Gold and silver are likely to remain volatile markets with potential opportunities in 2026 as macroeconomic uncertainty, shifting monetary policy, and geopolitical risk continue to influence price action.

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Understanding rollover in forex trading

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

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5

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After hours stock trading: The complete guide to extended hours trading

On Deriv, you can now trade nearly 500 leading stocks outside traditional market hours. In this guide you'll learn which stocks can be traded after hours and why trading stocks during extended trading hours might be beneficial for your trading strategy.

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Cross currency pairs list: The complete guide for smarter forex trading

Most forex traders focus on the big names-major currency pairs that include the US dollar (USD).

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Why price-weighted and market cap-weighted stock indices behave differently

Indices are weighted by either share price or market value, which determines if a few expensive stocks or large companies drive daily moves.

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Long trade explained: Entries, exits, and risk management

Trading is a bit like playing games-fast and thrilling like Jenga, or slow and strategic like chess.

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Zero commission trading: Complete guide to trading without fees

This guide explains how Deriv’s zero-commission model works, who benefits most, and how it helps cut costs and boost efficiency across forex, commodities, and synthetic indices.