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What is CFD Trading?
CFD Trading Explained:
Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are innovative financial instruments that allow traders to speculate on the price movements of various assets. These contracts are agreements between clients and brokers such as WM Markets to exchange the difference in the value of an asset from the time the contract is opened to when it is closed.
Why Trade CFDs:
CFDs encompass a broad range of markets, including Stocks, Forex, Commodities, Treasuries, ETFs, Energies, and more. This diversity allows traders to broaden their investment scope and capitalize on different market trends in both bearish and bullish markets.
The CFD Advantage:
A key benefit of CFD trading is the ability to engage in market speculation without the requirement of owning the underlying asset. Whether you anticipate an asset’s price will rise or fall, CFDs empower you to buy or sell units accordingly, offering the potential for profit in both rising and falling markets.
WM Markets’ Comprehensive Offering:
At WM Markets, we offer instant access to over 200 leading CFD instruments, including Stocks, Forex, Commodities, Treasuries, ETFs, Energies, and more, all at market-leading conditions. With benefits ranging from low trading costs to premium analytical tools, Copy Trading options, and our exclusive Loyalty Program, we give you all the resources you need to succeed in your trading journey.
Examples of CFD Asset Categories
Forex CFDs Australian Dollar, Swiss Franc, Euro Dollar, British Pound…
Stocks CFDs Apple, Ebay, Microsoft, Facebook…
Indices CFDs Dow Jones, Germany 30, Japan 225, Mini Nasdaq, Mini S&P 500, UK 100…
Energies CFDs UK Crude, US Crude, Natural Gas, Heating Oil…
Commodities CFDs Sugar, Soybean, Wheat, Coffee, Corn…
Treasuries CFDs German Bund Futures, 2 YR/ 5YR/ 10 YR US Treasury…
Metals CFDs Gold, Silver…