Risk warning
Trading carries a high risk of losing money
CFDs and spread bets are complex products and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly because of leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Think about whether you understand how they work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
What this means for Fred
- Fred is a learning tool, not a signal service or financial adviser, and he isn't authorised by the FCA.
- Green, amber and red ratings come from back-tests on 2020 to 2026 prices, after typical broker costs. Real results can be worse, because of spreads, slippage, news and how your broker fills orders.
- A setup that worked in the past can stop working.
- Only practise with money you can afford to lose, and start on a demo account.
If trading is causing you money worries or stress, free help is available from MoneyHelper (moneyhelper.org.uk) and GamCare (gamcare.org.uk).