Disclaimer: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Metals
D
Derivative
Financial contracts that allow traders to place trades without actually owning the asset while still profiting from price fluctuations.
Dilution
The reduction in a shareholder’s percentage of ownership in a company due to the issuance of new shares.
Direct market access (DMA)
A trading system that lets traders access financial markets directly, providing real-time data and flexibility.
Diversification
A golden rule in trading practice: to spread your capital across different asset classes, industries, or geographic regions to minimise the impact of one asset’s performance on your overall portfolio.
Dividend
A payment made by a company to its shareholders, typically from the company’s profits.
Dividend aristocrats
Companies that have consistently increased their dividend payments for at least 25 consecutive years.
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