Trading Basics

CFD

Contract for difference.

An OTC financial derivative where the counterparties agree to exchange the change in a price.

No underlying assets are exchanged.

A graphical representation of the price of a financial instrument.

When price moves sideways for an extended period of time.

A charge levied on a client to place trades in certain asset types. FX and CFD trading attracts commission.

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