Below you'll find important questions and answers about CFD trading…
Enjoy today's Q&A on CFDs.
CFDs versus Share Codes
Q “Are the CFD share symbols codes the same as for normal shares? How do you distinguish between CFD and normal share?”
A The CFD is just the derivative of the share...
So you're not buying a share, you're buying the exposure... ››› more
The JSE's performance over the last seven days has been dismal to say the least. It's down 3.22% and nobody seems to know when it's going to stop.
Every major sector on the JSE has decreased taking the shares down with it.
Financials - Down 1.53%
Resources - Decreased 1.79%
Industrials - Fell 1.12%
Gold mining - Tanked 4.12%
But despite this poor performance, there are opportunities... ››› more
Last week, we published the kind of recommendation I prefer not to put into the public domain.
• First, it was a short-recommendation.
• Second it was a short-recommendation on an established, stable and, what most people would consider, blue-chip company.
• Third, it used a fairly advanced trading instrument that's often misunderstood by the general public.
But, in spite of these ... ››› more
Trading the stock market with contracts for difference (CFDs) and other derivatives can be risky. This can put some would-be traders off. They're simply too nervous to go it alone.
Well, what if I told you there was a way that you can make money from trading the stock market without having to go it alone.
And that you stand to benefit from an incredible winning streak that's already made mem... ››› more
If you're looking for an easy to understand trading instrument, contracts for difference (CFDs) could be for you.
They're very transparent due to the way their pricing and contract sizes work. And you may be able to trade them with your current stock broker.
So what exactly are CFDs? And how do they work?
Let's take a closer look…
What are CFDs?
A CFD is an agreement you enter ... ››› more
If you're an active investor, have you considered trading?
If you have contracts for difference (CFDs) could be the perfect trading tool for you.
They have a number of benefits over trading CFDs…
Reason to trade CFDs #1: It costs you less than investing in shares
When you trade CFDs, you don’t own the underlying share. Due to this, when you trade CFDs, you don’t have to pay a... ››› more
By trading contracts for difference (CFDs) you can magnify your potential gains.
But you don't just have to hope a share price rises, you can profit from a falling share price too.
So how does this work?
Let's take a look…
How to trade CFDs on falling share prices
If you think the price of a share or the value of an index is going to fall, you can short it using CFDs. Shorting... ››› more
Trading contracts for difference (CFDs) can be extremely profitable, but trading CFDs is also risky.
If a trade doesn't pan out the way you want it to, you can lose more than you initially put into a trade.
So how can you deal with this risk?
You must use stop losses…
How stop losses work when you trade CFDs
When you trade CFDs, you can place stop losses with your stock broker ... ››› more
Once you decide to embark on trading contracts for difference (CFDs), chances are you're going to be very excited about what lies ahead.
But you can't let this excitement blur your judgement.
By sticking to the following rules for trading CFDs, you'll increase your chances of trading success…
CFD trading rule #1: Aim for modest gains
CFDs are geared trading instruments. This means... ››› more
If you want to trade CFDs, it's important you understand exactly how a trade works.
What happens with your open CFD trades depends on whether you go long or short and what the underlying share price does.
Let's take a closer look…
The workings of a CFD trade depend on whether you go long or short
Whether you go long or short in a CFD trade, you need to pay your stock broker a comm... ››› more
Moving averages are a popular tool used by many traders. They work well with a number of underlying assets.
Moving averages could be the perfect trading tool to add to your CFD trading arsenal.
So how can you generate buy and sell signals with moving averages?
Let's take a look…
Why you should use two moving averages when looking for CFD trades
You can just use one moving avera... ››› more
One of the simplest, yet effective, trading tools is the moving average. Many traders rely solely on moving averages for trading.
If you're looking for ways to trade with the trend using CFDs, moving averages are well worth considering.
So what are the benefits of using moving averages? And how can you use them?
Read on to find out more…
The benefit of using moving averages
It... ››› more
If you want to start trading, there are a number of different instruments that you can use. One of the popular ones is contracts for difference (CFDs).
So how can you find out whether or not CFDs are for you?
Read on to find out…
What are CFDs?
When you trade CFDs, you enter an agreement with a trading company or stock broker to exchange the difference between the closing price of... ››› more
If you're looking for a cost effective way of trading stocks, contracts for difference (CFDs) are worth a look at.
You trade the spot price. This means you enter and exit a trade at the price of the underlying share.
But, as with all forms of trading, there are costs to consider.
So what can you expect to pay? And does the amount you trade make a difference?
Read on to find out…
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If you've decided to give contracts for difference (CFDs) trading a go, you need to think about how you're going to manage your money before you begin.
So how much money should you put into each CFD trade you put on?
Let's take a closer look…
You need to start off trading CFDs conservatively
As eager as you may be to make some money trading CFDs, you need to start off putting down... ››› more
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