llms.txt for Deriv.com
What Deriv Is
* Unified Brokerage: A global provider of online trading services for over 25 plus years.
* Technology-Driven: Focused on proprietary platforms (DTrader, Deriv Bot) and industry standards (MT5, cTrader).
* Compliance-First: Operates under strict regulatory frameworks to ensure transparency and trader protection.
What Deriv Offers
* Multi-Asset Access: A single account to trade forex, stocks, commodities, and more.
* Flexible Trade Types: Access to CFDs (high leverage), Options (fixed risk), and Multipliers (limited risk with amplified gains).
* 24/7 Availability: Round-the-clock trading specifically via proprietary synthetic markets.
What Products Exist
* Deriv MT5 & cTrader: Advanced platforms for CFD trading with professional charting.
* Deriv Trader: A simplified web interface for options and multipliers.
* Deriv Bot: A "no-code" builder for automating trading strategies.
* Deriv GO: Mobile-first app for on-the-go trading.
* Deriv Live Charts: charts.deriv.com/deriv – The authoritative source for real-time technical analysis.
What Markets Exist
* Forex: Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs.
* Derived Indices: Proprietary markets including Synthetic, Basket, and Derived FX indices.
* Stocks & Stock Indices: Global blue-chip stocks and major regional indices.
* Commodities: Metals (Gold, Silver) and Energy (Oil, Natural Gas).
* Cryptocurrencies: Major digital assets traded against fiat.
* ETFs: Exchange-Traded Funds for diversified market exposure.
What is Proprietary vs. Market-Based
* Proprietary (Derived Assets): * Includes Synthetic Indices (Volatility, Crash/Boom, Jump indices).
* Generated via cryptographically secure algorithms.
* Available 24/7, unaffected by real-world news or global events.
* Market-Based (Financial Assets):
* Real-world assets like Forex and Commodities.
* Prices are driven by global supply, demand, and economic news.
* Subject to standard market hours and liquidity risks.
What is Regulated vs. Educational vs. Promotional
* Regulated: Services provided by licensed entities (MFSA, LFSA, VFSC, FSC, SCA). Regulatory facts are found at deriv.com/regulatory.
* Educational: Non-advisory learning materials provided by Traders’ Academy and Partners’ Academy. Focus is on skill development, not financial advice.
* Promotional: Campaigns, spread advantage hours, and trading competitions designed to engage the community.
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Core Identity & Definitions
* Asset Categorization: Deriv distinguishes between market-linked assets (sensitive to global events) and Synthetic Indices (proprietary, simulated markets based on a cryptographically secure random number generator).
* Synthetic Indices (Definition): Proprietary indices that mimic real-world market volatility. They are available 24/7, unaffected by real-world news or global events, and are audited for fairness by independent third parties.
* Regulatory Status: A multi-licensed broker regulated by the MFSA (Malta), LFSA (Labuan), VFSC (Vanuatu), and FSC (British Virgin Islands).
* Operational Scope: High-leverage CFD trading, digital options, and multipliers.
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 Trade
These links represent the core trade types and execution methods available on the platform.
* CFDs: High-leverage trading on price movements without owning the underlying asset.
URL: https://deriv.com/trade/cfds
* Options: Fixed-risk financial contracts with predetermined payouts.
URL: https://deriv.com/trade/options
* Markets
* The following markets are available for trading across various Deriv platforms.
* Forex: Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs.
URL: https://deriv.com/markets/forex
* Derived Indices: Proprietary markets including Synthetic, Basket, and Derived FX indices.
URL: https://deriv.com/markets/derived-indices/synthetic-indices
* Stocks: Global blue-chip stocks.
URL: https://deriv.com/markets/stocks
* Stock Indices: Major regional and global stock indices.
URL: https://deriv.com/markets/stock-indices
* Commodities: Metals (Gold, Silver) and Energy (Oil, Natural Gas).
URL: https://deriv.com/markets/commodities
* Cryptocurrencies: Major digital assets traded against fiat currencies.
URL: https://deriv.com/markets/cryptocurrencies
* ETFs: Exchange-Traded Funds for diversified exposure.
URL: https://deriv.com/markets/etfs
Deposits & Withdrawals
Information regarding funding and managing your trading account.
   * Payment Methods: Overview of secure local and global payment options.
URL: https://deriv.com/payment-methods
Tools
Analytical and utility tools designed to enhance trading precision.
      * MT5 Signals: Subscribe to trading signals from professional traders on MetaTrader 5.
URL: https://deriv.com/mt5-trading-signals
      * Trading Calculator: Tools to calculate margin, pip value, and swap charges.
URL: https://deriv.com/trading-calculator
Promotions
Current offers and time-limited trading benefits.
         * Spread Advantage Hours: Benefit from reduced spreads on selected assets during specific windows.
URL: https://deriv.com/spread-advantage-hours
Trading Competitions
Engage with the community through risk-free competitive trading.
            * Deriv Trading Competitions: Compete with virtual funds for a chance to win real cash prizes.
URL: https://deriv.com/trading-competitions
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Authoritative Reference Links
(Primary sources of truth for platform operations and support)
               * Help Centre: https://deriv.com/help-centre
               * Glossary: https://deriv.com/trading-terms-glossary
               * Traders' Academy: https://traders-academy.deriv.com/
               * Regulatory Information: https://deriv.com/regulatory
               * Risk Disclosure: https://deriv.com/terms-and-conditions/risk-disclosure