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[24 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Investors are increasingly seeing CFD trading as both a flexible and cost efficient way of taking a position on the financial markets.

In today’s globally connected economy business never stops. When one of your core customers is soundly sleeping, another one is just just waking up in different country, so too the world’s leading stock exchanges, from London to New York to Shanghai to Tokyo.

Although historically there’s always been a close connection between stock markets it just seems that nowadays [...]

About CFD Trading »

[24 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

The most successful traders will always use charts to help them execute their day-to-day trading tactics and strategy. Although they might look complicated to the beginner it doesn’t take long to understand the basics.

It’s important when choosing a CFD provider that you check whether they offer a charting package as this will brings benefits in the long run.

Types of Chart

Line charts of often used to depict the overall direction of a market but they can be limiting to [...]

About CFD Trading, Key Economic Indicators »

[24 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

CFD trading like any new discipline can be a little confusing at first. Once you start to understand the fundamentals though it all becomes a lot clearer, however, taking the next step and choosing the right company to trade with can be just as daunting.

Which provider offers the best all-round service? Maybe it is the trading platform I should be focusing on?

Here are some factors you may want to consider before making your choice.
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About CFD Trading »

[24 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

With CFDs (Contracts For Difference) gaining in popularity, here’s a useful guide to help you choose the CFD provider that is right for you.

About CFD Trading »

[24 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

At first glance the similarities between CFD trading and financial spread betting are perhaps more obvious than the differences.

CFD Trading Glossary »

[24 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

MTFs – A venue on which you can trade financial instruments as an alternative to trading on the primary exchange.

About CFD Trading »

[24 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

CFD trading allows you to back your judgement as to whether you think a financial instrument will go up or down in value.

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[5 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]
What is a CFD?

“A contract for difference (CFD) is a contract between two parties in which one pays to the other a sum of money based on the difference between the current value of a security or instrument and its value on a specified future date. If the difference is the opposite of that specified in the contract i.e. it is negative not positive, payment is made in the opposite direction.”

CFD trading allows you to back your judgement as to whether you think a financial instrument will …