When you trade CFDs you don’t physically own the underlying financial instrument meaning that you can take a position on the financial markets at a lower cost than is normal. A CFD stands for contracts for difference.
When you trade CFDs you trade on margin, that is, instead of paying the full value of the underlying financial instrument you pay a small initial deposit which can allow you leverage of up to 20 times your initial outlay. CFD trading is flexible enough to allow you to not only profit from rising markets (going long) but falling markets (going short) too.
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How does CFD Trading work?
A CFD (contract for difference) is an agreement to exchange the difference in value of a share at the time it is opened and at the time at which it is closed. Simply put, with CFD trading you ‘buy’ (go long) if you want the market to rise and ’sell’ (go short) if you expect it to fall. Your profit or loss is determined by the difference between the price you buy at to the price you sell at, multiplied by the amount of contracts you hold.
Remember the initial deposit, or margin, you have to pay is relatively small; you will also have to pay a nominal rate of commission, typically around 0.10%. Unlike traditional share dealing you won’t pay any broker’s fees or stamp duty when trading CFDs.
Managing your risk
CFD providers offer various ways you can manage your risk exposure. Guaranteed stops are one way of making sure you never lose more than a specified amount, while using trailing stops can help you protect a profit on any given trade.
Cutting-edge technology and trading platforms
Most CFD trades are placed online directly through the provider via a trading platform. Make sure you take time to find the trading platform that best suits your needs. One of the market leading trading platforms is IG Markets’ PureDeal. It’s browser-based and allows for one-click trading. It also includes a fully-integrated suite of professional tools, from live Reuters feeds to professional charting tools.
If you are an experienced CFD trader, it will be interesting to note that some CFD providers offer Direct Market Access, allowing you to send orders directly to a stock exchange.
Further information…
CFDs are a leveraged product and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit. Trading CFDs may not be suitable for everyone, so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.

