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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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If you're looking to branch into CFD trading, Pepperstone can help you learn more.

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Pepperstone logoThis CFD investing guide is brought to you by Pepperstone and Finder. In this guide, you'll find a selection of articles and resources that provide insights for experienced investors. To learn more about Pepperstone and CFD trading, visit our handy review of its services.

Trading CFDs/FX carries risk and is not suitable for everyone. Refer to our PDS and TMD. Pepperstone Group Limited, AFSL 414530.

About Pepperstone

Since 2010, Pepperstone has been providing traders around the world with the tools to invest in forex and CFDs.

Pepperstone offers access to a range of trading platforms, trading education and much more.

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Trading with Pepperstone

With Pepperstone, you're able to trade across a range of markets and platforms, while also getting access to a range of educational resources.

Trading CFDs

A Contract For Difference (CFDs) are a type of derivative trading product.

As a CFD investor, you take a position on price movements within the market – without owning the underlying asset itself.

Although CFDs are considered high-risk, they attract investors for a variety of reasons.

  • Diversification – CFDs can be a useful tool for diversifying your existing portfolio and increasing liquidity.
  • Leverage – Because you're not required to put up the full value of the trade for CFDs, leverage allows you to potentially increase earnings with reduced assets. However, this can also lead to greater losses. So trade carefully!
  • Going long and short – Ordinarily, markets need to be on the rise for investors to make money. However, CFD trading allows you to take a position on price fluctuations in both directions.

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Pepperstone does not require a minimum opening deposit. Commissions vary according to the asset being traded but start at $5 or 0.07% on AU Share CFDs.

How trading CFDs works

To get started trading CFDs, you'll need to sign up to a broker and a trading platform.

Pepperstone functions as a brokerage that also provides you with access to a number of different trading platforms.

Ideally, you should look for a trading platform that offers market insights, educational tools and a broad variety of markets to choose from.

Many trading platforms also provide a demo account. This way, you're able to practice trading strategies with real market values, without putting your funds at risk.

After this, you'll need to pick a market to trade in. Keep in mind that your chosen trading platform can affect which markets you have access to.

Pepperstone allows you to trade CFDs across forex, commodities, indices, currency indices, cryptocurrencies and shares.

You will also need to determine a trading strategy.

Trading CFDs involves considerable risk, so this trading strategy should also consider acceptable losses and minimise risks where possible.

After this, you're able to start opening trades.

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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.
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