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Contracts for Difference (CFDs)<\/a> and shares are both popular methods for trading. In this article, we\u2019ll explore the differences between CFDs and shares trading<\/a>, and look at the unique features of each type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About CFDs and shares<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CFDs: <\/strong>CFDs are derivative products that allow you to speculate on the price movements of different financial instruments<\/a>, including stocks, indices<\/a>, currencies, and commodities. You do not actually own the underlying asset. You can go both long (buy) or short (sell), speculating on whether the price of an asset will rise or fall, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shares: <\/strong>Also known as stocks<\/a>, shares represent ownership in a company. When you buy shares, you are actually buying a share of the company. As the company\u2019s value increases, the value of its shares increases as well. Therefore, shareholders make profits through the increase in stock price and the dividends that companies pay quarterly to their shareholders. Stocks are usually bought and sold on stock exchanges, for e.g. New York Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The differences between CFDs and shares<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Leverage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CFDs:<\/strong> With CFDs, you can use leverage<\/a>; this means you can control larger positions with a smaller amount of capital. Leverage can increase your profit potential, but it can also increase your losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shares: <\/strong>Investing in traditional shares involves buying physical shares with a big amount of capital and without leverage. You need to pay the full value of the position upfront, and you cannot lose more than your initial investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Ownership and dividends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CFDs: <\/strong>CFDs are derivative products, so you do not own the underlying asset. This means you do not receive any dividends or voting rights connected to the shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shares: <\/strong>When you buy shares, you own a share in the company and are entitled to dividends. You may also have voting rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Costs and fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CFDs: <\/strong>CFD trading<\/a> often has lower transaction costs compared to traditional shares trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shares: Buying and selling shares<\/strong> usually involve higher transaction costs, such as brokerage fees, exchange fees, and other charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Market access and flexibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CFDs: <\/strong>CFDs offer access to a wide range of markets<\/strong>, including stocks, indices, currencies, and commodities<\/a>. With such a large range of instruments, traders can diversify their portfolios and capitalise on trading opportunities across multiple asset classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shares: <\/strong>Traditional share trading involves buying and holding shares. It does not have the versatility of CFDs regarding market access and the ability to profit from downward price movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Long and short positions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CFDs: <\/strong>With CFDs, you have the option to go short (sell)<\/strong> and profit from falling markets in addition to going long (buy)<\/strong> and profiting from rising markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shares: <\/strong>With shares trading, you can only make a profit when the price of the asset is rising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why invest in shares?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shares are commonly issued as a way for companies to raise funding, research and development, expansion of business operations, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traders invest in shares for a number of reasons, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n