ADVANTAGES

CFDs

ADVANTAGES

• Trading without actually owning the financial instrument on which the contract is based
• Instant exposure to global economies
• Speculation on future uptrend/downtrend market price movements
• Ideal also for beginner traders due to low deposits
• Going short and even gaining profit from falling prices
• No commissions or extra fees
• Portfolio hedging for risk management

CFD

CFDs (Contracts for Difference) are based on a two-party agreement (between buyer and seller) to exchange the difference between the opening and the closing price of a financial instrument according to specific conditions. CFDs are trading instruments suitable for speculation on several financial instruments, including equity indices, energies, commodities and metals without actually owning them.

ABOUT CFDS

CFDs are suitable for financial speculation and allow traders to benefit from market movements. You can go long (buy) when you expect a rise in market prices, or go short (sell) when you anticipate a fall in market prices, and increase your profits in line with the price falls.

In anticipation of potential loss in your portfolio value, CFDs can be used to offset loss by going short. Especially in volatile markets, portfolio hedging is a great advantage of CFDs. Supposing you have Johnson&Johnson shares worth USD10,000, for instance, you can sell the USD10,000 equivalent of these shares through a CFD trade. In case Johnson&Johnson prices have a 10% fall in value in the market, the loss in value of your shares can be balanced by the gain in your CFDs.

As leveraged products, CFDs mean potential return on investment through high leverage. They enable you to open your position by paying only a small fraction of the total contract value. XM margins start at as little as USD 5. It is also true, however, that the market can move against you and potentially increase your losses. This is why XM provides 24/5 client support and professional risk management advice for clients who trade CFDs.

Risk Warning: Forex, Commodities, Options and CFDs (OTC Trading) are leveraged products that carry a substantial risk of loss up to your invested capital and may not be suitable for everyone. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved and do not invest money you cannot afford to lose. Please refer to our full Risk Disclosure.