Although CFD traders do not physically own the share, they will be affected by certain Corporate Actions such as dividends. However, as the CFD traders do not own the share itself, they are not entitled to any voting rights. If…
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The financing cost for your CFD trade is referred to as ‘Rollover.' Rollover is the interest paid or earned for holding a position overnight, any client holding an open position at the end of the trading day (5pm EST) will…
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Dividends may impact the amount of overnight costs you pay or earn on your Index CFD position. Index CFD's are made up of a group of stocks that may pay dividends throughout the year. When a dividend is paid on a…
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No. An FXCM Account provides access to trading in Forex, Equity Indices, and Commodities.
Under most circumstances, initial margin will be 1 percent of the full contract amount. There are no set maintenance margin levels. Please be advised that trading on margin carries a significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.
No. The CFD merely tracks the underlying price. However, it does give the trader rights or dividends associated with the underlying asset.
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.
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.
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.
Execution in CFDs is comparable to the underlying market.
A pip is the increment FXCM uses to account for profits and losses. It is the standard used in the Forex market, in place of "points" or "ticks". On Forex instruments, the "pip" is the second-to-last digit in a price…
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Yes. CFDs are regulated in most countries in which they are traded.