CFD Trading

Open a CFD trading account with FXOpen and access forex, indices, stocks, commodity and cryptocurrency* markets.

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FXOpen: CFD trading for the experts

Contract for difference (CFD) trading first emerged in the early 1990s and has since become a firmly established concept in trading circles. It is often seen as high risk compared to other strategies, and as such most successful CFD traders are experienced individuals backed up by a wealth of expertise and acumen in the field.

Advantages of CFD trading with FXOpen

One platform with multiple instruments and markets

With us, you can use one platform for index trading as well as for commodities (metals and energy only), forex, shares and cryptocurrency* CFDs.

We’re a regulated CFD trading broker

We’re icensed to provide financial services in Australia: AFSL 412871ABN 61 143 678 719 and keep client funds in segregated Australian bank accounts.

Highly customisable

to your individual trading style and strategies, meaning you are in complete control of your trading.

Access to automated trading

You have the choice to download and use ready-made scripts and expert advisors or create a custom indicator or script, based on your very own trading strategy.

Access anytime, anywhere

via the desktop, web-based or mobile version of the FXOpen suite of trading platforms.

A wide range of analysis

50+ built-in indicators and graphic tools for technical analysis, quotes history center, strategy tester and news, all designed to help you increase your trading knowledge.

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What factors can affect CFD trading?

CFD trading is where a buyer and a seller enter an agreement to exchange the difference between the value of an asset at the time the contract opens and when it closes.

CFD traders do not own the underlying asset, which is a key point of difference from traditional share trading. Instead, traders are essentially speculating on an asset’s price either rising or falling.

CFD trading is done on margin, meaning traders only have to put up a percentage of the position’s value rather than its entire worth. If a trader thinks an asset’s value will rise, they can open a buy position. If their prediction proves correct, they can choose to close the contract and sell, thus making a profit. By contrast, if the price falls below what they paid, they need to make a decision over whether to close the contract and accept their losses or hold and see if the value recovers.

On the other hand, if a trader believes an asset’s price is due to fall, they can open a sell position. If the market trends as they forecast it would, they’ll make a profit. But if the asset’s value confounds their expectations and rises, they will stand to make a loss.

Which instruments can you access via ECN trading?

By opening a CFD ECN trading account with FXOpen, you’ll be able to trade CFDs in:

Forex

the conversion of one currency into another

Commodities

the exchange of assets – metals and energy– based on the price of a physical product such as gold or oil

Shares

where you buy and sell stocks in publicly listed companies

Cryptocurrencies*

where you buy and sell the underlying coins or speculate on their price movements via CFD trading

Indices

the trading of a group of shares within a certain sector or niche

The risks and rewards of CFD trading

Before you start, it’s vital that you have a deep, extensive understanding of what CFD trading is. Most successful CFD traders are vastly experienced operators with well-formed strategies that have been honed over a number of years, so it’s important to conduct plenty of research and analysis prior to taking steps into the world of online CFD trading.

As with any form of trading, there are opportunities for reward but there are also risks involved. For example, because CFD trading is done on margin, professional clients could stand to lose more than the initial capital they put up to take a position. Retail clients benefit from FXOpen’s negative balance protection, which means they can’t lose more than they deposit.

Being aware of other determining market factors such as fluctuations in supply and demand or geopolitical issues will also help you understand the risks of CFD trading. You can put that knowledge to good use by creating robust strategies that will mitigate those risks.

CFD trading with FXOpen

Register for an account with FXOpen and gain access to one of the best CFD trading platforms in Australia and beyond. You can trade multiple instruments – forex, indices, shares, commodities and cryptocurrency – all from one account. We’re fully licensed to provide financial services in Australia too, so we’re one it’s trusted CFD trading companies.

Your online CFD trading journey starts here, so why not contact us today or open an account. Just fill out our simple registration form and verify your ID to begin.

What factors can affect CFD trading?

It’s important to remember that in most markets prices will move up and down based on supply and demand. Because CFD trading can be used to execute trades across a wide range of instruments such as forex, shares and more, there are several factors that can impact prices and, by extension, the potential to make a profit or a loss.

Economic and geopolitical issues can affect productivity levels and supply chains, as can government legislation. Being aware of such determining factors will help you decide on a strategy for running your CFD trading account.

How does a CFD trading platform work?

Our most popular CFD trading platform works on an ECN model, where there is no dealing desk and trades are always executed at the best possible price. With an ECN account, traders are charged a small commission on their trades. We also provide an STP account where that commission is already built into the spread to keep pricing simple.

Our CFD trading platform enables you to trade a number of instruments including forex, shares, commodities, indices and cryptocurrencies*. There is a minimum deposit of £300, $300 or €300 and demo accounts are available to allow you to get a feel for online CFD trading.

How to define success in CFD trading?

CFD trading is intricate and carries a high risk due to leverage. Many successful CFD traders are seasoned professionals who have refined their strategies over years of market engagement.

Defining success in CFD trading requires objective criteria and a robust strategy. It's essential to make calculated decisions grounded in thorough analysis and research, setting aside emotional influences. By effectively managing expectations and implementing a strategy to minimise potential losses, all traders have the potential to achieve their goals in trading CFDs.
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*Cryptocurrency CFDs are only available for trading by those clients categorised as Professional clients under ASIC Rules. They are not available for trading by Retail clients.