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Trading becomes much easier when a trader understands the words they see every day. Candlesticks, Bar charts and much more to learn about in this article.

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Passive investing vs Active investing

Investing is often seen as either a long-term strategy, like Warren Buffett's approach, or as active speculation in the futures market. Both strategies have distinct pros, cons, and risks. Is passive investing more effective than active? This comparison examines both to determine which might be better.

The financial instruments we offer, especially CFDs, can be highly risky. Please consider if you understand the risks and can afford the loss of capital. XTB is regulated by the CMA

The financial instruments we offer are risky. XTB is regulated by the CMA.

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