CFDs

Contracts For Difference (CFDs) are a convenient instrument to capitalise on both upwards and downwards movements of various underlying assets, without having to actually own them. CFDs are also leveraged, allowing traders to open positions with low capital requirements.

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  • Low capital requirements: Leverage up to 1:20 (5% margin requirement)
  • Transparent pricing, no hidden commissions or trading fees
  • Deep liquidity guaranteed with our network of Tier 1 banks and regional non-bank liquidity providers
  • Flexible transaction sizes on all instruments and account types
Make stocks bounce with CFDs

With our prime selection of Stock CFDs, you can hit the bullseye and unleash your trading potential through quick upward and downward market movements. Trade comfortably via CFXD & MetaTrader 5 while adding this additional string to your bow.

Available markets
Stocks

Trade upward/downward movements or hedge your positions on Blue chip companies' stocks.

Indices

Gain exposure to the leading global stock markets through CFDs on indices (US500, DE40, US100, etc.)

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Commodities

Diversify your portfolio with CFDs on over 20 popular commodities (USOIL, UKOIL, NG, etc.)

Bonds

Hedge your positions by trading long-term interest rates through CFDs on government bonds (USBDN, BUND, LGILT)

Trade Spot, Forward and Synthetic Contracts
ContractsUnderlying AssetsExpiration
date
Overnight
Rollover / swap
CommissionPlatforms
SpotStocks

MetaTrader

CFXD

TradingView

Indices, Commodities
SyntheticIndices, Commodities

CFXD

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ForwardIndices, Commodities, Bonds

MetaTrader

CFXD

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CFD trading conditions

We believe in transparent and simple pricing tailored to your individual trading level.

If you plan to trade Forward CFDs, you can consult our expiration dates.
For your overnight positions, you can check our latest swap rates.

CFDs on stocks
Stock market countriesCommissions per sideMargin requirements
PremiumPrimeElite
Switzerland0.15%
Min. USD 15*
0.12%
Min. USD 12*
0.09%
Min. USD 9*
From 20%
Germany0.15%
Min. USD 15*
0.12%
Min. USD 12*
0.09%
Min. USD 9*
From 20%
United Kingdom0.15%
Min. USD 15*
0.12%
Min. USD 12*
0.09%
Min. USD 9*
From 20%
France0.15%
Min. USD 15*
0.12%
Min. USD 12*
0.09%
Min. USD 9*
From 20%

*same amount in base currency for accounts in CHF/EUR/GBP. For other currencies, an equivalent of the amount in USD will be charged.

See the full list of Stock CFDs.

Our most traded CFDs
SymbolMinimum spreads (points)Margin requirements
PremiumPrime
#US5000.250.255%
#NAS1000.950.955%
#US301.501.505%
#DE400.300.305%
#EU501.401.405%
#USOILMY0.020.0210%
#UKOILMY0.020.0210%
#USBNDMY0.020.0220%
#BUNDMY0.020.0220%
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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 82.48% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Risk Disclosure Statement.

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