CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71.28% 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.

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Start trading the Financial Markets

27 September 2022

Looking to trade the financial markets? You are not alone.

Getting started with online trading can feel like a challenge today’s world offers many possibilities. However, trading isn’t that scary once you know what Contracts For Difference (CFDs) are and how you can trade CFDs on forex (FX), commodities, shares, indices and cryptocurrencies. This guide will cover the difference between CFD trading and traditional share (stock, securities) trading, how to trade CFDs, why markets can be volatile, risk management, plus the different strategies that can be implemented.

Let’s start with explaining trading from the beginning, slowly getting to basic trading strategies and other important aspects. Read on to learn more about trading CFDs on forex, commodities, indices, shares, and cryptocurrencies.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Foundations of the Financial Markets

How to start trading

What tools and platforms are used in trading

How to choose a CFD broker

Conclusion & Next Steps

Start trading the Financial Markets

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Company information

‘Eightcap’ is a brand of Eightcap EU Ltd, a company incorporated in Cyprus with Registration Number HE329922, authorized and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under license number 246/14, with Registered Office Address: Aiolou & Panagioti Diomidous 9, Katholiki, 3020, Limassol, Cyprus.

Important Risk Warning

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71.28% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with Eightcap EU Ltd. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and seek advice from an independent adviser if you have any doubts. Please refer to our Risk Disclosure Notice.

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