CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% 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.

Online trading education centre

At LCG we're committed to helping our customers improve their knowledge of trading and develop their understanding of markets

CFD trading is high risk and may not be suitable for everyone.
Charting types: which is best?

Learn more about our world class charting package and find out how to read different chart types including line, bar and candlestick charts.

In this video we will also cover the pros and cons of each chart type and show you how to use them effectively.

You'll also learn the most common mistakes made by traders when using candlestick charts and how to avoid making these mistakes yourself.