What is a CFD?
A contract settling the difference between entry and exit prices. CFD trading usually does not provide ownership of the underlying asset.
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Trading basics
Buying & selling
Buying seeks to benefit from rising prices; selling from falling prices. Adverse movement, costs and leverage can cause losses.
Spread & costs
The spread is the difference between buy and sell prices. Commissions, financing costs and currency conversion may apply separately.
This content introduces general concepts. The broker's contract terms govern trading.
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