Learn to trade CFDs

A contract for difference (CFD) is a vehicle for speculating on the price of financial markets, including forex, equity indices, commodities and shares.

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One of the most flexible trading vehicles

CFDs offer you the ability to trade global markets whether they re rising or falling as you can go long or short. Unlike other financial instruments such as options, there isn t an expiry date on cash-based CFD trades either.

What is a CFD?

More commonly known as derivatives, CFDs provide exposure to a market without the trader actually owning the underlying asset. CFDs also allow you to express a view on the future direction of a market. Effectively you re entering into a contract with us to exchange the value between the opening price of an instrument, and where you ultimately chose to close in the future. The distance between your opening and closing price and your position size will determine the degree of profit or loss

What is leverage?

When trading CFDs, you ll be asked to put down a percentage of the full market value of the position, known as its exposure. This means you can achieve a sizeable market exposure with a small initial capital outlay, known as margin or deposit. It's this idea of leverage, or gearing, that enables traders the opportunity to trade markets they simply wouldn't otherwise have been able to.Leverage means a small capital outlay can go further, but this can also result in increased swings in profit and loss within your portfolio. As with all financial products, if the market moves against you, you'll lose money. But because CFDs are leveraged products, it's possible for you to either gain or lose much larger amounts compared to your initial capital outlay, and your losses can exceed your deposits. Therefore, trading CFDs requires closer attention than unleveraged investments, such as physical shares.

Classic character traits of a CFD trader

CFD traders are diverse in their character traits, but our most successful clients are ambitious, passionate about financial markets and continued learning and have likely had experience trading or investing outside of derivatives before taking an interest in CFDs. Naturally, our clients have a higher risk tolerance and understand that leverage can magnify both profit and loss. A successful trader will have a strong consideration and appreciation for managing risk. They like to trade methodically, either through automated Expert Advisors (or EAs), technical or price action analysis or through more fundamental considerations.Due to the high levels of leverage, CFD traders tend to hold positions for shorter timeframes, which requires increased oversight of positions and the portfolio.

Costs to trade

The cost to trade CFDs with us depends on the account type you choose. Find out more about our account types here. The basic cost is what s known as the spread, or the difference between the buy and sell price. There can be additional commission charges to consider too so compare accounts to you find the right account for you depending on your trading needs. There s an interest charge if you hold a position past the rollover point, which takes place a 5pm EST every day and is calculated basis the corresponding swap rate. This can be a consideration for many traders who hold sizeable positions, and they'll often close out before this time. Find out more about swaps, spreads and commissions here.

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Risk Warning: Trading financial products on margin carries a high degree of risk and is not suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed the initial investment. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take appropriate care to manage your risk.