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Trade CFDs on more than 12,000 instruments across global markets with confidence. Including Forex, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Shares and more. We're dedicated to creating the best in-class trading platform, designed for the active CFD trader.
- Forex CFD
Explore Forex TradingAccess 300+ FX pairs on the CMC Markets Platform, or 175+ pairs on MetaTrader 4. And trade CFDs with competitive spreads from 0.0 pips* with our FX Active account.
- Index CFDs
Over 80 cash and forward contracts on global indices including the Australia 200, US 30, US tech and more.Learn More About Indices - Commodity CFD
Gain exposure to volatility across cash and forward commodities including bullion, energy, soft commodities and more.Learn More About Commodities - Crypto CFD
Trade Crypto CFDsTrade popular cryptocurrency CFDs, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a range of altcoins like XRP and Cardano.
- Shares CFD
Trade SharesTrade CFDs over 10,000 shares across 24 global markets with tight spreads and lightning-fast execution.
*Available for FX Active accounts only. Commission is charged at 0.0025% per transaction. View the T&Cs here.
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Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Client sentiment is provided by CMC Markets for general information only, is historical in nature and is not intended to provide any form of trading or investment advice - it must not form the basis of your trading or investment decisions. Number of instruments available on MT4 may vary.
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Learn the art of CFD trading
- What is CFD trading and how does it work?Learn More
A contract for difference, or CFD, is a financial derivative product that pays the difference in settlement price between the opening and closing prices of a specified financial instrument, which can include forex, shares and commodities.
- Essential CFD calculations: margins, P&L, and moreLearn More
When you're starting out with CFD trading, the calculations can seem overwhelming. Here, we’ll begin by breaking down two key calculations: how to work out your margin and your profit and loss (P&L).
- Advantages & risks of CFD tradingLearn More
Learn about some of the advantages of CFD trading. Contracts for difference (CFDs) are a type of derivative product that allow you to trade using leverage within the financial markets, including on indices, forex, commodities and shares.
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Frequently asked questions
What are CFDs?
A contract for difference (CFD) is a derivative product which enables you to trade on the price movements of underlying financial assets (such as forex, indices, commodities, shares and treasuries).
A CFD is an agreement to exchange the difference in the value of an asset from the time the contract is opened until the time it's closed. With a CFD, you never actually own the asset or instrument you have chosen to trade, but you can still benefit if the market moves in your favour, or make a loss should the market move against you. Learn more about CFD trading
What’s the difference between trading CFDs and share trading?
The main difference between CFD trading and share trading is that you don't own the underlying share when you trade on a share CFD. With CFDs, you never actually buy or sell the underlying asset that you've chosen to trade, but you can still benefit if the market moves in your favour, or make a loss if it moves against you. However, with traditional share trading you enter a contract to exchange the legal ownership of the shares for money, and you own this equity.
What are the risks associated with CFD trading?
When trading CFDs, it's important to understand the risks associated with financial trading in general, as well as the risks that are specific to trading CFDs. The main risks associated with trading CFDs relate to trading with leverage, account close-out, market volatility and market gapping. Read more on the risks of CFD trading.
Why trade CFDs?
When trading CFDs, it’s important to understand the risks associated with financial trading in general, as well as the risks that are specific to trading CFDs. The main risks associated with trading CFDs relate to trading with leverage, account close-out, market volatility and and market gapping. Find out more
Where can I learn more about trading CFDs?
Our learn section offers a comprehensive introduction to trading CFDs. From understanding leverage to trading CFDs examples, risk-management tips, developing an effective trading CFDs strategy and more. Visit our CFD knowledge hub
Where can I find market news and insight?
Stay on top of breaking economic news events and discover what's moving the financial markets with commentary, video and webinars from our global market analysts. Read more on our market news and analysis sections.
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