TRADING GLOSSARY
Symbol
A symbol is the identifier a trading platform uses for a financial instrument, such as a currency pair, index CFD, or commodity CFD. Naming conventions, including prefixes and suffixes, can differ between brokers and platforms.
EXAMPLE
In an illustrative platform view, EUR/USD identifies the euro–US dollar currency pair, while a broker-specific suffix distinguishes a particular contract or account offering.
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Risk warning: 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. Glossary definitions are general education only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure