Evan Rouse
Financial Writer
Evan started writing for Pepperstone in January 2025. With several years of financial writing experience and a passion for the written word, he breaks complex topics down into comprehensive yet easy-to-digest content that informs, educates and inspires. Unlike many writers, Evan didn't take the traditional route of studying English at university. Instead, he holds a degree in Psychology – an asset that helps him identify smart and unique ways to capture attention from the very first word.
Most recent articles
Three ways to trade SpaceX: SPCX.US, SPCX.US-24 and SPCX.US-PERP CFDs explained
Trade SpaceX price movements with Pepperstone via three CFDs — SPCX.US, SPCX.US-24 and SPCX.US-PERP. Go long or short with leverage. Read the guide to learn more.
Razor Gold: what is it and how does it work?
Perpetual CFDs: a complete guide
A perpetual (perp) CFD is a contract for difference that tracks a perpetual futures market — one designed to run with no expiry date. Like any CFD, it offers leveraged exposure to price movements, long or short, without owning the underlying asset, so both potential profits and potential losses are magnified and losses can occur rapidly. With no settlement date, a position can be held for as long as margin supports it, and these markets can be traded 24/7. Rather than variable funding, Pepperstone applies a single weekly swap rate set in advance. Read the full guide to understand how perpetual CFDs work.
Razor Gold vs standard gold trading: which suits your strategy?
How to trade natural gas
Natural gas is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years beneath the earth's surface.
Exploring ethical investing, trading and green stocks
Ethical or green trading refers to speculating on the price movements of ethical or environmentally responsible companies.
What is Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading?
Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading operates through a decentralised broker-dealer network.
What is the bid-ask spread?
A bid-ask spread is a two-way quote for buying and selling, which can help you manage trading costs etc.
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