In this article I will show you how to trade CFDs (Contracts for Difference). In case you were unsure, Contracts for Difference are leveraged financial instruments that allow you to take advantage of price differences over time of an underlying asset. There are many possible providers that allow you to trade Contracts for Difference online…
CFD (Contracts for Difference) trading, like any form of trading, can be difficult, especially for new adopters who are not familiar with the terminology, research and discipline required to become successful in trading CFDs. Trading CFDs using a modern platform can definitely be confusing at first, that why it’s well worth first timers checking out…
Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are highly speculative financial instruments that can be used to gain leverage on changes in price for savvy traders. It’s hard to say they are a ‘gamble’ any more than any other financial trade, the leverage involved however does mean that gains and losses can be made far quicker using CFDs…
Are CFDs Legal in the US? CFDs (Contracts for Difference) are banned for trading in the USA. The main reason for this is as follows: Contracts for difference are Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, meaning they do not pass through regulated exchanges. This is seen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and…
ASX CFDs are Contracts for Difference (CFDs) available on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) rather than in their more common over-the-counter format from a broker. ASX CFDs as you might expect for a market-traded instrument, are more standardised than an over-the-counter CFD. The fundamental premise of a CFD, however, is maintained with the difference between…
CFDs vs Swaps – whats the difference and which is for you? Updated for 2023 Both Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and Swaps (Equity and other Swaps) are derivative financial instruments that allow traders to take advantage of price moves in markets without directly owning the underlying securities on which they are based. One significant difference…
