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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the risk of losing your money. IG Markets Limited. FSP number (41393).

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Your capital is at risk. CFDs are leveraged products and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit. Please ensure you fully understand the risk involved.

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Forex trading involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits.

Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the risk of losing your money. IG Markets Limited. FSP number (41393).

Your capital is at risk. CFDs can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. IG Limited is regulated by the DFSA and is a company registered in the DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Your capital is at risk. CFDs are leveraged products and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit. Please ensure you fully understand the risk involved.

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Forex trading involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits.

Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the risk of losing your money. IG Markets Limited. FSP number (41393).

Your capital is at risk. CFDs can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. IG Limited is regulated by the DFSA and is a company registered in the DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Your capital is at risk. CFDs are leveraged products and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit. Please ensure you fully understand the risk involved.

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