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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. **78% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with XTB Limited.** 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.  **78% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with XTB Limited.** 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.  **78% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with XTB Limited.** You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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- Why commodities could be an interesting asset
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- What could be the next for the commodity market
  
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## First steps in Stock investing

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