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What is a CFD?

Last updated: 12 August 2026

CFD stands for Contract for Difference. CFD trading is a method that enables individuals to trade and invest in an asset by engaging in a contract between themselves and a broker, instead of acquiring the asset directly. The trader and the broker agree between themselves to replicate market conditions and settle the difference between themselves when the position closes.

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