CFD Trading
Access global CFD markets with flexible trading opportunities across multiple asset classes and platforms. Go long or short with access to multiple platforms, transparent pricing, and regulated trading conditions.
Protections, account features, and trading conditions may vary depending on the entity and jurisdiction you trade under.
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What Is CFD Trading and How Does It Work
Understanding Contracts for Difference
A Contract for Difference (CFD) is an agreement between you and your broker to exchange the difference in price of an asset from when you open a trade to when you close it. You do not own the asset itself. Your profit or loss depends on how much the price moves and the size of your position.
Going Long vs Going Short
If you think the price will rise, you open a buy position (go long). If you think the price will fall, you open a sell position (go short). This means you can look for trading opportunities in both rising and falling markets, not just when prices go up.
How Leverage Works in CFD Trading
CFDs use leverage, which means you only need to put up a small deposit called margin to open a trade. For example, with 10:1 leverage, a $1,000 deposit lets you control a $10,000 position. If the trade moves 5% in your favour, your gain is based on the full $10,000. But if it moves 5% against you, you lose $500, which is 50% of your deposit. This is why managing leverage carefully is so important.
3 Essentials of CFD Trading
1. You can trade both rising and falling markets
One of the key advantages of CFD trading is flexibility. You can take a long position if you think a market will rise, or a short position if you think it will fall. This allows traders to look for opportunities in different market conditions, rather than relying only on upward price movement.
2. Leverage increases both opportunity and risk
CFDs are traded on margin, which means you only need to deposit a percentage of the total trade value to open a position. This can increase your market exposure with less upfront capital, but it also means losses can build more quickly if the market moves against you.
3. Trading costs matter
The main costs of CFD trading can include spreads, commissions and overnight financing. These costs should always be considered as part of your trading decision, especially if you plan to hold positions for longer periods or trade more frequently.
Why Trade CFDs with FXTRADING.com?
We give you access to global CFD markets through one account, with competitive pricing, flexible platforms, and a trading environment built around performance, security, and support. Whether you are trading forex, indices, metals, crypto, or equities, our goal is to give you the tools and conditions to trade with greater confidence.
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CFD Trading Costs and Fees
FXTRADING.com keeps pricing simple and transparent. Client funds are held in separate accounts at multiple top-tier banks for added security.
Spreads
Commissions
Overnight Financing
Margin Requirements
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From 0.0 pips |
| Commissions |
From $0.40 each side per lot |
| Leverage |
Up to 2000:1 |
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| Min. Deposit |
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| Spreads |
From 0.1 pips |
| Commissions |
From $3.50 each side per lot |
| Leverage |
Up to 2000:1 |
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| Spreads |
From 0.1 pips |
| Commissions |
No Commission |
| Leverage |
Up to 2000:1 |
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Is CFD Trading Right for You?
Trade with Flexibility
We give you access to forex, indices, shares, metals, energies, and crypto CFDs through one account, making it easier to move across markets and respond to changing opportunities. CFDs can suit traders who want flexibility in how they approach both bullish and bearish market conditions.
Understand the Risks
Start with a Demo
Key Risks of CFD Trading
Leverage Can Amplify Losses
Leverage can increase your market exposure, but it can also increase losses just as quickly if the market moves against you. Because gains and losses are calculated on the full trade size, a small market movement can have a much larger impact on your margin than many traders expect.
Markets Can Move Quickly
Costs Can Affect Performance
Protection Can Vary By Entity
CFD Trading Platforms and Tools
Web Trading Platform
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 (MT4/MT5)
Risk Management and Trading Tools
Regulation and Client Protection
Regulated Entities
For Australian residents, FXTRADING.com is a trading name of Gleneagle Securities (Aust) Pty Limited, which provides financial services under Australian Financial Services Licence No. 337985. For non-Australian residents in applicable jurisdictions, FXTRADING.com operates through Gleneagle Securities Pty Limited, which is licensed by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission under Securities Dealers Licence No. 40256.
Client Funds Kept Separate
Security Built Into Your Account
Clear Terms and Complaints Handling
How to Start CFD Trading
Open Your Account
Practise First, if You Prefer
Fund and Place Your First Trade
Frequently Asked Questions About CFD Trading
CFD trading lets you trade on the price movements of markets like forex, indices, commodities, crypto, and shares without owning the underlying asset. You make a profit if the price moves in the direction you predicted and a loss if it moves against you.
CFD trading is legal in many countries when offered by regulated brokers.
FXTRADING.com operates under strict regulatory oversight. FXTRADING.com is the trading name of Gleneagle Securities (AUST) Pty Limited. In Australia, Gleneagle Securities Pty Ltd holds an Australian Financial Services Licence No. 337985. In Vanuatu the company operates under a Securities Dealers Licence No. 40256 issued by the VFSC.
The minimum deposit at FXTRADING.com is $50. Having enough capital and a clear risk management plan is important before you start trading with leverage.
Leverage lets you open a larger trade with a smaller deposit. At FXTRADING.com, leverage is available up to 2000:1 depending on the instrument. It can increase your profits but also your losses, so always use stop-loss orders and only risk what you can afford to lose.
The main costs are spreads, commissions on some account types, and overnight swap rates for trades held past the daily close. At FXTRADING.com, spreads start from 0.0 pips on major forex pairs. The exact cost depends on the instrument, your account type, and market conditions.
Yes. FXTRADING.com operates under licensed entities in the following jurisdictions:
- Australia – FXTRADING.com is the trading name of Gleneagle Securities (AUST) Pty Limited which holds an Australian Financial Services Licence AFSL 337985.
- Vanuatu – The company operates under a Securities Dealers Licence issued by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission VFSC (Licence No. 40256).
These licences ensure compliance with strict financial operational and security standards.
Yes. FXTRADING.com operates under licensed entities in the following jurisdictions:
- Australia – FXTRADING.com is the trading name of Gleneagle Securities (AUST) Pty Limited which holds an Australian Financial Services Licence AFSL 337985.
- Vanuatu – The company operates under a Securities Dealers Licence issued by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission VFSC (Licence No. 40256).
These licences ensure compliance with strict financial operational and security standards.