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What is a crowded trade and why should traders understand it?

Every so often, a market move catches traders off guard. Not because the news was surprising, but because many traders were already positioned the same way.

One piece of data shifts the mood and what follows is not an orderly re-evaluation. It is a rush for the exit. Prices move faster than fundamentals alone would suggest. Stops are triggered. Margin calls follow.

That is the risk behind a crowded trade.

It can be an underestimated risk in financial markets and is a useful concept for traders to understand.

This playbook explains how crowded trades form, why they can become fragile and what traders may monitor before market conditions become difficult.

Use it as a starting point, then practise the concepts on charts, watchlists and demo tools before applying them in live conditions.

Part One The 101 Explainer — Building understanding

What is a crowded trade?

A crowded trade is a market position where a large number of investors or traders hold the same asset, in the same direction, for the same reason, at the same time.

Think of it like a footbridge. A few people walking across creates no problem. But if hundreds of people rush onto it at once, then all try to run back at the same time, the structure comes under extreme stress. Markets can work in a similar way.

In professional markets, crowding is viewed as a form of endogenous risk. That means the risk does not come from the asset's own fundamentals. It comes from the market's internal structure: too many participants holding the same position, with too little liquidity available to absorb them all if they try to exit at once.

This is not the same as a popular or well-researched trade. A crowded trade becomes dangerous when the collective position may be too large for the market to handle cleanly if sentiment shifts.

Why this matters to new traders

New traders often focus on whether an asset may rise or fall. Crowded-trade analysis adds a different question: what happens if everyone holding the same view tries to exit at once?

This matters for several practical reasons.

Price moves in crowded markets can be faster and more volatile than fundamentals alone would explain. When a catalyst triggers a mass exit, the selling or buying can feed on itself.
Spreads, which are the difference between the buy and sell price, can widen sharply during crowded unwinds. This can affect trading costs for contracts for difference (CFD) traders.
Stop-losses, which are orders designed to exit a position if the price moves too far against the trader, can be triggered in large numbers, accelerating the move further.
Margin calls, which can occur when a leveraged position loses more than the available margin allows, may force positions to close at the worst possible time.

For CFD traders, these dynamics matter because leverage can magnify both gains and losses. A crowded unwind can move against a position quickly and with little warning. That makes preparation and risk controls especially important.

The key terms to know

Term	Plain-English explanation	Why it matters to traders
Crowded trade	A position where many market participants hold the same asset in the same direction for the same reason.	Helps traders assess risk that is not visible in the price chart alone.
Endogenous risk	Risk that comes from within the market's own structure, not from external events. Crowding is endogenous because it creates fragility before any catalyst appears.	It can be harder to spot than news-driven risk, which is why it can catch traders off guard.
Liquidity	How easily an asset can be bought or sold without moving the price significantly. Thin liquidity means large orders can shift prices sharply.	In crowded unwinds, liquidity can change quickly, making exits more expensive.
Stop-loss	An order that automatically closes a position if the price moves against the trader by a set amount. It is used to help limit losses.	Stop-loss triggering during a crowded exit can amplify price moves.
Margin call	A demand from a broker to deposit more funds because a leveraged position has lost value. If unmet, the broker may close the position.	Margin calls can force traders out of positions during unfavourable market conditions.
Short squeeze	A short squeeze occurs when traders who have sold an asset short are forced to buy it back quickly because the price rises sharply, which can accelerate the upward move.	Recognising a potential short squeeze can be part of the crowded trade playbook.
COT report	A weekly report published by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) showing how large professional traders are positioned in futures markets.	The COT report can help traders monitor whether a trade may be becoming crowded.
Days-to-cover (DTC)	A ratio measuring how long it would take short sellers to repurchase all their shorted shares, based on average daily trading volume.	Some market participants may view higher DTC readings as one possible sign of elevated short-squeeze risk.

How the fragility builds

A crowded trade usually begins for a legitimate reason. A new technology emerges, a commodity looks undersupplied or a currency is supported by a widening interest rate gap.

Capital flows in. Prices rise. More traders are drawn in by the momentum. Institutional funds build large positions. The trade begins to appear in a growing number of portfolios, often without participants knowing how many others are doing the same thing.

The deceptive part is that the trade often performs well during the accumulation phase. The logic holds. The price moves in the expected direction. That can be reinforcing.

Concentration risk

S&P 500 mega-cap weighting and estimated days to exit

Illustrative data

Note: Illustrates how a higher index weighting may coincide with a longer estimated exit period, based on standard days to average daily volume calculations.

The risk is that liquidity does not necessarily grow at the same rate as the collective position. At some point, the trade may become too large relative to what the market can absorb if many participants try to leave at once.

One way to monitor this is the Days-ADV metric, which estimates how many days of average daily trading volume it would take for institutional holders to fully exit their collective position.

The catalyst and the exit problem

A crowded trade does not always unwind because the original thesis was wrong. It can unwind because a negative catalyst, even a small or ambiguous one, changes the calculation for a critical mass of holders.

Enough holders decide to exit. If liquidity cannot absorb the selling, prices can fall sharply, triggering more stop-losses and margin calls.

Professionals often describe this as a non-linear price move. The market may not reprice gradually. It can move in ways that appear extreme compared with normal conditions, but occur more often in crowded markets than many traders expect.

Unwind dynamics

Volatility pattern around a market catalyst

Stylised example

Mechanism: The chart shows a prolonged low-volatility phase followed by a faster repricing after the catalyst point is reached.

The other side: under-owned assets

The crowded trade framework also has a flip side.

When capital floods into a small number of popular assets, others may become relatively under-owned. With less speculative enthusiasm built into prices, a positive structural shift, supply disruption or change in sentiment may trigger a sharp repricing as under-positioned investors move to build exposure.

This dynamic can appear in commodities such as crude oil and gold when speculative positioning becomes relatively low compared with recent or longer-term ranges. In those conditions, a supply disruption, geopolitical event or shift in demand expectations may trigger faster repositioning than the market had been pricing.

Positioning risk

COT speculative positioning and commodity price action

COT tracking

Market context: Lower speculative positioning may indicate lighter participation. If sentiment or news flow shifts, price moves can become more sensitive to changes in positioning and liquidity.

The part many new traders miss

The most common misunderstanding is confusing a strong story with a structurally safe trade. A compelling narrative about why an asset may keep rising is not the same as a well-sized, liquid, uncrowded position. In fact, the stronger the story, the more likely the trade has already attracted a large number of participants. That can make the structure more fragile.

Key insight

New traders often look at a crowded asset and see confirmation. They see that many experienced, well-resourced investors hold the same position. They interpret this as validation.

The more crowded the trade, the more carefully risk needs to be managed, because the exit problem grows with every new entrant.

The other part of the story is: who else is already here, and what happens if they all leave at once?

Part Two The Practical Playbook — Preparing, monitoring and managing risk

The trader's watchlist

Traders monitoring crowded trade dynamics may consider tracking these signals.

Positioning

COT positioning extremes

Historically extreme net-long or net-short readings, or rapid week-to-week changes, may suggest crowding risk.

Equities

Mega-cap index concentration

When a small number of stocks account for a disproportionate share of major index weightings, the index may be more vulnerable if those stocks come under pressure together.

Short interest

DTC ratios

Some market participants may view higher DTC readings, including those above five days, as one possible sign of elevated short-squeeze risk.

Commodities

Under-owned commodities

When speculative positioning in commodities such as Brent crude or gold falls toward the lower end of recent ranges, those assets may be relatively under-owned.

Valuations

Valuation dispersion

A widening gap between the most expensive and least expensive stocks in an index can signal that capital has crowded into a narrow set of names.

Volatility

Volatility indices

Unusually low volatility can accompany the late stages of a crowded accumulation phase. Monitor VIX and VVIX alongside positioning data.

Execution

Spread widening

During crowded unwinds, spreads can widen significantly. Watching spreads during data releases or market stress may help inform execution planning.

Practical preparation points

Before monitoring a market ▼

Traders may identify which markets are showing extreme COT positioning, either historically crowded long or crowded short.
Traders might consider checking DTC readings for assets being assessed, particularly on the short side, and consider them alongside liquidity, short interest and broader market conditions.
Traders may review the economic calendar to identify upcoming data releases that could act as catalysts.
Traders might mark key support and resistance levels on the chart, and consider where a crowded unwind could pause or accelerate.
Traders may review margin requirements for the instruments being monitored to understand how much adverse movement a position could absorb.
Traders might define in advance what would change their view. If monitoring a crowded long, they may ask what data or event would suggest the unwind is underway.

During a market move ▼

Traders may consider avoiding reacting to the first headline alone, as crowded trade unwinds can reverse sharply in the early stages before resuming.
Traders might monitor whether related markets are confirming the move. A gold sell-off confirmed by falling risk appetite across commodities could be more informative than one happening in isolation.
Traders may watch spreads, as widening spreads during a fast move can make execution significantly more expensive than expected.
Traders might avoid increasing position size during a fast move, as volatility at the start of a crowded unwind can be extreme.
Traders may note whether the COT report is shifting in the direction of the price move, or lagging.

After the move ▼

Traders may review what happened against their scenario plan, asking whether the move fit the prepared framework.
Traders might consider saving charts and annotating observations about speed, spread behaviour and any stop-cascade signals.
Traders may update their watchlist and assess whether the trade remains crowded or whether positioning has normalised.
Traders might review any emotional decisions made during the move, noting whether urgency or fear influenced their process.

Common mistakes to avoid

Mistake	What happens	How to manage the risk
Assuming popularity equals safety	Many experienced investors holding the same position can feel like validation. In reality, it can also make the exit more difficult.	Separate the quality of the thesis from the structural risk created by concentration.
Ignoring spread and liquidity conditions	Spreads can widen significantly during crowded unwinds, making exits more expensive than expected.	Factor spread costs into risk planning, especially for leveraged CFD positions.
Moving stops emotionally during fast moves	Volatility during a crowded exit can feel extreme. Traders sometimes move stops wider to avoid being stopped out, which can increase risk.	Define stop placement before the move, not during it.
Confusing the catalyst with the cause	The news event that triggers a crowded unwind is often not the full reason for the move. The deeper cause may be structural overcrowding.	After a sharp move, ask whether the catalyst alone would have caused this reaction in a less crowded market.
Forgetting that no framework works every time	COT extremes can persist. Under-owned assets can stay under-owned. Crowded trades can continue working.	Use crowded trade analysis as one input, not the only signal.

The emotional trap to watch

Psychology

"The trap is believing that urgency equals opportunity."

Sometimes it does. Often, it simply means the market has already moved.

The crowded-trade trap is usually a mix of fear of missing out (FOMO) and confirmation bias. FOMO draws traders into crowded positions late, when the story feels strongest and the price action looks most inviting. Confirmation bias then makes it harder to notice information that challenges the trade.

The question to ask before acting: is this urgency the result of new information, or the result of watching the price move?

The practical habit that may help: before entering a position that has already moved significantly, write down one specific reason the trade could be wrong. If one does not come to mind, that is worth taking seriously.

Beginner checklist before acting

Tick through this before any volatility-aware trade decision.

Have I checked the COT report for historic positioning extremes in this asset? Have I identified any concentration risk in the markets I am monitoring? Have I checked the economic calendar for upcoming catalysts? Do I know what would change my view and invalidate the trade? Have I reviewed the spread and margin requirements for this instrument? Am I entering late into a position that has already moved significantly? Have I defined my stop placement before the market moves, not during? Am I acting on new information or on the feeling of urgency from watching price move?

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May 24, 2026

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The Stochastic as an Alternative to RSI (Relative Strength Index) for Trading Decision Making

Ideally, as traders, our aim is often to identify potential entries at the start of a new trend (so “first in the queue”) and exit at the end of that trend. Of course, we often will identify a price move where a trend may already be established and are therefore faced with the decision as to “join in” mid-trend (we hope) with the aim of catching the rest of a trend move. The concern of this approach is of course the fear of potentially entering just prior to that trend changing.

There are “clues” we can use, such as candle body/wick size and volume which may help, but also there is a group of indicators termed ‘oscillators’ which work on the idea that there are points in a price move which the underlying asset (be it a Forex pair or CFD) may be overbought (and hence a long trade could be deemed riskier), and oversold (where a short trade may be termed riskier). Although the Relative Strength Index (RSI) which we covered previous in an article (review "Adding the RSI to your entry or exit trading plan? "), is possibly a more commonly used oscillator for determining oversold and overbought situations, the stochastic although possibly seen as being slightly more complex, does appear to be frequently used by more experienced traders. This article aims to shed some light on how this indicator is used and what it may be showing you relative to price movement.

What is the stochastic trying to tell us? As with the RSI the Stochastic is an oscillator (whose value can theoretically lie between 0-100) which has identified key levels which may indicate whether a particular asset is overbought or oversold. A move into either of these two “zones” may suggest a trend change is more likely to be imminent.

The key levels are below 20 (oversold) and above 80 (overbought). See below a 30-minute chart for GBP/USD with the stochastic added using the default system settings (we have added horizontal lines from the drawing tools to make the key levels clearer. We will discuss settings later and the additional line but at a simple level, taking the blue line on the stochastic if it moves below 20, then you would be cautious and perhaps avoid entering a short trade (examples A and B), and perhaps avoid entering a long trade if it moves above 80 (see example C).

And the other dotted line? There are two lines that form the stochastic namely: %K (usually a solid line) – In this case blue as previously referenced above. %D (usually a dotted line) and is a moving average of %K (often set as an exponential) Slowing periods may also be set (default is 3). As a rule, the slower (bigger number the less “noisy” i.e. you will see less overbought and oversold conditions).

And how can it be used? a. As an additional entry criteria “tick” As referenced earlier, for entry, traders may use this as an additional tick (when other indicators may suggest entry) to make sure they do not enter a long trade on an overbought currency pair/CFD, or short trade on an oversold currency pair/CFD. b. As a warning to prepare for exit action in an open trade Though less commonly discussed, it would appear logical that if in a long trade for example and the Stochastic moves into an over-bought position this could be a warning to consider exit (more commonly used as a signal to tighten a trailing stop loss) c.

As a primary reversal signal Additionally, some traders may look to buy when moving out of an oversold situation when the EMA dotted line crosses the solid blue line. (and of course, the reverse when overbought). It would be rare to use this in isolation with no other indicators, using increasing volume, and candle change recognition would often be used also. The relatively fast default settings (5,3,3) may merit some review anyway but particularly in this case.

Which settings? As with any indicator you are in control of the settings and what you use for you is of course your choice. With the chart below, we have used the default 5,3,3 and added a 21,7, 7 to illustrate the difference of a less noisy set of perimeters.

In Summary Ultimately, and to finish, it is of course your choice as to which criteria you use for entry and exit. Remember, whatever these are for you, the key lessons of: a. specifically identifying how you are to use the criteria within your plan, b. the importance of forward-testing (as well as back-testing) of any system change, c. and of course, the discipline of following through are ALL critical whether you use the Stochastic, RSI or neither.

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September 25, 2024

Advantages and disadvantages of using an Expert Advisor (EAs)

What is an Expert Advisor (EA)? Expert Advisors (EAs) are trading software that automatically run and trade based on their preprogrammed rules for initiating, managing, and exiting trades in the market. These automated trading systems are very popular among traders and are widely used on the Metatrader 4 and 5 platforms.

For most traders, EAs are primarily used for Forex, although they can be used on any market that’s available on the platform. These can be purchased prebuilt online from a developer or created to automate an existing strategy being used. There are many reasons why traders use them, and I will explain some of the main advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of using an EA: Discipline - these programs are set to certain parameters and will manage your positions based on the programmed strategy. Using a set of yes/no triggers it will make trading decisions and act on them instantly without changing their decisions like humans would do. It will also manage risk based on your risk settings, so you do not overexpose your account.

Timesaving – there is only so much time a trader can look at the charts for trading opportunities before getting tired while the markets are open. An EA can monitor the charts 24 hours per day and open and close positions or even provide alerts which can save time. Emotionless – this plays a huge role in the decision making for traders.

When trading with real money traders tend to make emotional decisions and break their strategy from fear or greed. An EA removes this element and will stick to the original plan although manually intervention can still be done. Backtesting – you can backtest an EA to see whether the strategy has been profitable in the past on multiple markets.

Although these can give you confidence to use them, it’s important to keep in mind that past performance is not an indicator for future performance. Disadvantages of using an EA Technical failures – for an expert advisor to work, your platform needs to be open and running at all times which means if you experience technical issues such as a crash, software update, power outages, connection problems then this will effect the EA. Additional cost of VPS – this is a dedicated private server which allows you to remove some of the technical challenges when using an expert advisor.

There are benefits of lower latency and faster execution and also the peace of the mind that the EA is running on a private server which can be accessed from any location. It typically costs around A$30 per month to have this access. World events – an EA is programmed to trade based on technical parameters, which means should there be an unexpected world event or news announcement, this would have an impact on your trades as the the market moves in response to them.

Doesn’t teach how to trade – these are coded to trade certain parameters therefore unless you understand how to code, you can only watch. Although there are many EAs which make money for people who can’t trade, if they are unprofitable then it’s back to the drawing board; that could mean finding another EA or learning to trade. Here are example how an Expert Advisor looks running on MT4 platform: If you are interested to use an Expert Advisor and seeing how these can perform and the results, you can find them on MQL5.com.

This is the largest community for developers and signal providers to showcase their systems. You will find some for free and some that will need a monthly subscriptions to have access to them. You can run expert advisors on a GO Markets trading account.

If you need any help setting them up please contact our support team.

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August 30, 2024

How to trade the Volatility Contraction Pattern

The Volatility Contraction Pattern, (VCP) is a famous trading pattern identified and dissected by Market Wizard, Mark Minervini. The premise of the pattern is that stocks in long term up trends will pause and consolidate as some holders exit their positions and the stock is accumulated again by buyers in the market. The chart pattern can provide opportunities for powerful break outs and can be used across any time frame.

This allows traders to jump in on potential moves before they explode. Mechanics of the pattern The background of the pattern is relatively simple. The stock has been previously rising in an uptrend and has found some resistance.

It then moves into a period of consolidation categorised by 2-6 retracements with each one being smaller than the previous one. The volume should usually be decreasing as the chart moves to the right. The pattern culminates in a powerful break out that can often be long lasting.

The key for this pattern is that there needs to be a contraction of volatility as the chart moves from the left to the right. This highlights that the volume available is decreasing and becoming scarce. In addition, the more dramatic in volume, the more likely that the move will be explosive.

Below the breakout is accompanied by an increase in the relative volume. In the chart below for Natural Gas, the decrease in volume can be associated with the contracting candlestick pattern. This occurs prior to the break of the long-term resistance.

The breakthrough was also associated with a large amount of buying volume. The VCP can manifest itself in other patterns such as a cup and handle patterns. The key is that the candlesticks must be decreasing volatility.

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August 29, 2024

How to identify key resistance levels

A resistance level is a key tool in technical analysis, indicating when an asset has reached a price level that market participants are unwilling to surpass. Resistance levels are often used in conjunction with support levels, or the point at which traders are unwilling to let an asset's price drop much lower. To understand this fully, it’s important to understand how support and resistance works in general.

A support line is when a price hits a low point (on the selling side) and resistance is when the price hits a high (on the buying side). If the prices rebound back to this price or continue to hit this price without surpassing it, it then starts to become a key resistance or support level. As a rule of thumb when using technical analysis, these tools become very important for some traders.

This is due to those points offering various outcomes. Whether they are a Bounce or a Break, essentially meaning, does the price hit the support/resistance and comes back (Bounce) or does it go through the support/resistance lines (Breaks). It is important to also use other indicators to accompany your technical analysis, as these movements could also easily become reversals or break outs, meaning, instead of them following your prognosis the price does the opposite.

When a price has been rejected various times, it builds an even stronger key resistance. Trading volume and sentiment can help to propel a price past this point and some of the biggest movements come after a price breaks a key resistance. Using a current trend (Fig 1) and a hypothetical trend (Fig 2), let’s take the daily timeframe for BTCUSD as an example (below).

The daily candle has broken through a key resistance of $41,000 as shown on figure 1. If a trader identifies this, they can do one of two things; trade it aggressively and place a trade as it breaks through or trade it conservatively and wait for the former resistance line to become the new support line before placing a trade (so wait for the price to bounce off as outlined on the drawn projection and circled on figure 2). Figure 1.

Figure 2. This technical analysis can be used for any asset you wish to trade: it’s transferrable and key in identifying entry or exit points of trades. By learning to spot the patterns and combining this with knowledge of trading volume and sentiment, you can start to understand the markets better.

Sources: Babypips, Investopedia, @sell9000 Twitter.

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August 29, 2024

Connecting to public Wi-Fi and hotspots

Public Wi-Fi hotspots are found everywhere in places like your local shops, cafes, hotels, and even at some parks. They can be a convenient way to access the internet when you are out, have poor reception, or are travelling overseas. Learn more about public Wi-Fi and using it securely.

Like many things online, there are risks involved when using public Wi-Fi hotspots. They can be accessed by anyone, and are often free and unsecured. These hotspots can be an attractive target for cybercriminals, who may try to use them to steal your passwords or sensitive information.

Case Study A NSW man recently became aware that he was a victim of identity theft. He was told he owed over $7000 in fees to a company, for the purchase of gift cards and digital subscriptions that were sent to unknown email addresses. On investigation, he found there were multiple inquiries on his credit report around the same time.

The first credit inquiry happened not long after travelling overseas, where he had used his laptop. While connected to a public Wi-Fi hotspot during his trip at the airport, he had sent ID documents to his parents, including his passport and birth certificate. It turns out he had connected to a fake Wi-Fi hotspot which was set up by a cybercriminal.

The cybercriminal was able to intercept his ID documents, and use them to steal the man’s identity. It is important to be aware of the risks, and to develop secure habits when making use of these hotspots. Follow these tips the next time you are thinking about connecting to a public Wi-Fi hotspot: 1.

Check you are connecting to the right hotspot Anyone can create a free Wi-Fi hotspot, including cybercriminals. Wi-Fi and hotspot names are not unique, and they can be reused by anyone. A cybercriminal may try to take advantage of this by copying and posing as a legitimate hotspot.

Ensure you are connecting to the hotspot you intend. You can do this by: Checking the hotspot’s name on signage, or directly with staff at the venue. Preventing your device from automatically connecting to the hotspot.

Disable features such as “auto-join” or “auto connect” for public hotspots. Where possible, choose hotspots that require a password. Try to avoid “open” or “unsecure” networks.

As an extra precaution, ‘forget’ the network in your Wi-Fi settings after you have finished using it. This will prevent your device automatically reconnecting in the future. If in doubt, do not connect to the hotspot.

Instead, wait until you can use a trusted network such as your home, office or mobile connection. 2. Check you are visiting secure webpages When a webpage is secure, the information that you send to it is encrypted and cannot be intercepted and read by cybercriminals. You can check that a webpage is secure by: Looking for ‘https’ and the lock symbol in the address bar on your web browser.

Ensure that the webpage is what you expect. If your browser displays a warning message when you try to visit a website, do not continue. Stop using the hotspot, disconnect, and ‘forget’ it on your device. 3.

Disable file sharing Some devices may allow your files to be shared over Wi-Fi, which can be useful when you are at home or work. When connecting to public Wi-Fi, ensure you switch off file sharing. This will prevent a cybercriminal from potentially accessing your files, or putting malicious files on your device.

These features can vary depending on your device. To learn more about the different types of sharing options on your device, see Microsoft’s guidance for Windows and Apple’s guidance for Mac. When joining a new Wi-Fi hotspot, you may be asked to select if a network is public or private, ensure you select public.

This will also automatically disable file sharing. 4. Think twice about what you access Public Wi-Fi hotspots cannot always be trusted. Reconsider your need to access sensitive information, such as your online banking.

If possible, wait until you are using a secure home, office or mobile connection. 5. Use a VPN A virtual private network (VPN) is a service that encrypts and secures your data when using the internet. It acts as an extra layer of protection when using public Wi-Fi hotspots.

If you use public Wi-Fi hotspots frequently, install and use a reputable VPN service on your device. When considering which VPN service to use, research each product and its company. VPN providers have access to a large amount of their user’s data, so it is important to know about their privacy policy, how they store information, and if they share it.

Look at independent reviews online to make an informed, secure decision. Source: Australian Signals Directorate. Original article available here.

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May 27, 2024

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