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* City Index: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
** FOREX.com: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. 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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Upcoming events
Basic Natural Gas Hedging Virtual Workshop
Webinars|North America|Language: English
June 16 - June 25, 2026
3:00-4:30 p.m. ET
We're thrilled to invite you to the Basic Natural Gas Hedging Virtual Workshop, running from June 16 to June 25, 2026 with six 90-minute sessions. This comprehensive event will cover everything from futures contracts and options to strategic hedging examples. Perfect for professionals eager to deepen their understanding of natural gas market dynamics and technical analysis.
SID Annual Conference
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June 18, 2026
Washington, D.C.
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We look forward to engaging with the global development and NGO community on cross border payments.
Visit our booth to connect and share how secure, efficient payment solutions support critical missions worldwide.
Merchandising 101
StoneX events|North America|Language: English
June 23 - June 25, 2026
Whitestown, IN
Join us for this interactive program focused on managing and taking advantage of market volatility using proven price risk management strategies.
You’ll gain a solid foundation of grain merchandising, cash, futures, options, and OTC markets, and will leave with a better understanding of the following topics:
- Introduction to Cash, Futures, Options, and OTC market tools
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- Customer Contracts
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