Disclaimer: General information only. All forms of investments (and in particular, trading CFDs, commodities and forex) carry significant risk, including the risk of losing more than the invested amounts, market volatility and liquidity risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Such activities are not suitable for most investors.

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This CFD investing guide is brought to you by Capital.com and Finder. In this guide, you'll find a selection of resources and information that are designed for experienced investors. To learn more about Capital.com and CFD trading, make sure you visit the Finder review of its services.

CFD trading involves risk. Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 625 601 489) is a company registered in Australia and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under AFSL 513393.

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Whether you're looking to trade CFDs for the first time or want to expand an existing CFD portfolio, Capital.com lets you trade more than 5,000 investment markets.

As a member, you can gain access to a range of tools, resources and expert insights to assist your investing journey.

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Types of CFD investment with Capital.com

Capital.com offers CFD trading across 5 different industries, from a huge range of worldwide markets.

💵Forex
📈Shares
📊Indices
🪙Cryptocurrencies
💎Commodities

As you don't need to own the underlying asset and are able to use leverage when trading, CFDs can be used as a way to diversify an existing portfolio.

However, you can lose more than you initially invest. So CFD trading should always be treated with caution.

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📒 Demo Account

Grow your skills and test your trading strategies before putting real funds at risk, with the Capital.com demo account.

🎓 Educational resources

Capital.com offers a range of learning tools for CFD investors of all experience levels.

📈 Market Analysis

Get up-to-the-moment insights into market movements from Capital.com analysts.

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FAQs

"CFD" is short for "Contract for Difference".
CFDs are a type of derivative trading product. They are generally considered high risk investments.
If you're investing in CFDs, you take a position on price movements on a particular asset.
However, you don't actually own the underlying asset.
This allows for greater liquidity, which is one of the reasons they attract experienced investors.
You can learn more about the fundamentals of CFD trading on the Capital.com website.
You can deposit funds into your Capital.com account via a number of means, including:
- PayID
- Bank transfer
- Bank cards
- Apple Pay
- PayPal
Please note that third-party deposits are not allowed. All deposits must come from your personal account.
Capital.com offers a variety of different trading platforms, in order to cater to different investor preferences. These include:
- Capital.com propietary trading platform (desktop and app)
- TradingView
- MT4
- MT5

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Disclaimer: This information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of futures, stocks, ETFs, CFDs, options or any specific provider, service or offering. It should not be relied upon as investment advice or construed as providing recommendations of any kind. Futures, stocks, ETFs and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and therefore are not appropriate for all investors. Trading CFDs and forex on leverage comes with a higher risk of losing money rapidly. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Consider your own circumstances, and obtain your own advice, before making any trades. Read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for the product on the provider's website.

CFDs are complex leveraged instruments and come with a high risk of losing money. These products are not suitable for everyone and you should therefore consider your objectives, financial situation, needs and experience with these products before investing in them. Our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination provides important information about our products and who our products are more likely to be suited to. Capital.com does not provide financial or investment advice and you should seek independent advice if you are unsure of the risks or whether our products are suitable for you.

Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 625 601 489) is a company registered in Australia and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under AFSL 513393.

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