Stocks and ETFs CFDs
A stock, also known as a share or equity, is simply a divided-up unit of the value of a company. When a firm needs money, instead of borrowing, it can start a public offering (IPO) and sell shares (equity). If a company is worth €100 million, and 50 million shares are issued, each share is worth €2.
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Many investment portfolios include equities.
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Shares and stocks are probably the most covered and highest profile asset classes.
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Equities can be used to diversify portfolios. They can also be a hedging tool.
Contract details
North America
Exchange | Commission charged | Leverage | Platform |
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NASDAQ |
0.02 USD/share (min 2 USD) |
1:5 |
MT5 |
New York Stock Exchange |
0.02 USD/share (min 2 USD) |
1:5 |
MT5 |
NYSE MKT |
0.02 USD/share (min 2 USD) |
1:5 |
MT5 |
Exchange | Trading hours |
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NASDAQ |
Mon-Fri 14:30-21:00 GMT |
New York Stock Exchange |
Mon-Fri 14:30-21:00 GMT |
NYSE MKT |
Mon-Fri 14:30-21:00 GMT |
Can you go long or short?
If you buy a share in a company and hold it yourself, or through a nominee account, you are tied to the value you bought it at. However, you can buy a CFD based on an individual share and go long or short, as with any other CFD. For this reason, we offer you access to a full range of individual stock-based CFDs.
Single stocks or an index?
Shares can be traded on a single company (single stock) or through an index which tracks a number of companies listed on the same exchange. Single-stock shares may provide better returns especially if you have insights into the firm or the sector (automotive, pharma, technology, etc.) but can have a higher risk. An index will tend to be less volatile, as it tracks a number of firms from a range of sectors but will provide lower net gains or losses.
Dividends
Earnings