Shares CFD markets

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MRXMarex Group PLC
MPXMarine Products Corp
AMTMAmentum Holdings Inc
IMTMiShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF
AMZYYieldmax Amzn Option Income ETF
MMYTMakeMyTrip Ltd
VMBSVanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF
MCWMister Car Wash Inc
LMBSFirst Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF
YMAGYieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETF

The essentials of shares CFD trading

Need an insight into shares CFDs? Here’s some key information on the world of buying and selling stocks.

What is shares CFD trading?

Shares trading is the process of buying and selling company shares in the hope of benefitting from price fluctuations. You can buy and sell shares directly on a stock exchange, or trade over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives like CFDs on their prices.

CFD traders generally aim to capitalise on short-term market moves. They may buy shares they expect to go up, hold them for a short period and then sell once the market rises. That differs from traditional stock investing, which involves buying and holding shares for the long term. As with all trading and investment products, there is always the possibility of loss as well as gain.

Why trade shares CFDs?

Shares are among the most popular markets to trade. They offer a way to gain exposure to a singular company’s performance, and also to global economic health. Trading CFDs on shares gives you the opportunity to go short as well as long, without having to physically buy the underlying asset.

You can also access leverage to amplify your exposure. This can magnify your profits but also your losses, as both will be based on the full value of the position.

Why trade shares CFDs with Capital.com?

We offer CFD trading on over 4,000 shares, giving you exposure to their price movements without having to buy them outright. We also offer extended hours on key US stocks, so you can trade on any price movements around earnings announcements that are typically announced after the market close.

Identify potential entry and exit points with our smart, intuitive charting tools, and set price alerts to notify you of significant market moves. Protect yourself against adverse market moves with our range of risk-management tools, including trailing stops which lock in positive market moves while protecting against losses.*

Learn more about shares trading & differences between share trading vs cfd trading.

Stay up to date with the latest shares market news, insights and analysis.

Learn how to trade IPOs and start trading newly listed companies.

*Stop-losses may not be guaranteed.

Shares CFD insights

Discover today’s top share risers, biggest fallers, and global stock market hours.

Stock Market Trading Hours

Find out when global stock markets open and close, including key trading sessions and regional time zones.
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Share Fallers

Monitor the biggest share price declines and see which stocks are underperforming in today’s market.
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Share Risers

Track the top-performing shares and explore which companies are leading the market in daily price gains.
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Discover upcoming IPOs

Explore the latest companies preparing to go public.

eToro IPO

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OpenAI IPO

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Klarna IPO

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You’ll be supported by the friendly, helpful team based in our Melbourne office – whether you need to talk about your account, or want to read timely market commentary from our analyst Kyle Rodda.

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Trade CFDs on the Australia 200, AUD/USD, gold, shares and thousands more, choosing the leverage that suits you.
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0% commission, always. Transparent charges for spreads, overnight funding and guaranteed stop-losses. Click the link below to learn more.
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