No. The CFD merely tracks the underlying price. However, it does give the trader rights or dividends associated with the underlying asset.
There are no limits to the size or number of positions that a trader may hold. Available margin in the account is the only constraint on the size of a position.
Initial margin for each position can be seen in the Create Order window. Please be advised that trading on margin carries a significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.
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Since a CFDs price is based on the price of the underlying asset, peak trading hours are typically the hours when the exchange for the underlying asset is open. There are also off-peak trading hours for several CFD products when assets trade in the electronic markets.
Yes, there are. CFDs give traders a lot of options that he or she would not otherwise have, allowing the trader to be flexible. CFDs are traded with leverage, allowing a trader to control a large market position while employing…
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No. An FXCM Trading Account provides access to trading CFDs on Forex, Equity Indices, and Commodities.
FXCM will impose no limits to profit.
Under most conditions, the minimum price movement for each CFD is similar to the underlying. To see the full specifications for each asset, see the CFD Product Guide.
Liquidity for CFDs is comparable to the underlying. Different indices and commodities experience different levels of volatility and liquidity. To see the full specifications for each asset, see the CFD Product Guide.
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The hours for each CFD are determined by FXCM's Trading Desk based on the schedule for trading on the exchange for the underlying market, commodity, or asset. A CFD can only be traded during its designated trading time Please refer…
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Commodity CFDs, which include UKOil, USOil, NGAS, SOYF, WHEATF and CORNF, Treasury CFDs, like BUND, and Copper, the only metal with an expiration, are among our products with an expiration date. This can occur monthly, every two months or quarterly…
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Due to the global nature of CFDs, traders should be aware of special holiday trading hours observed in each market. FXCM has provided a monthly calendar below listing special trading hours during holidays for major markets. Please note that holiday…
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