Introduction
Trading is a rewarding career for those who actually want to make a career. But most people fall into the trap of making a million dollars from trading within a short time. With this mindset, you are bound to commit behavioral mistakes and impulsive trading. This is the biggest problem with people when they step into investing or trading.
Therefore, we recommend you do not expect too much from trading in the beginning. Rather than focusing on earning money focus on learning the basics and practice with a small amount. In this post, we will be sharing a few important things about CFDs trading that everyone must know before trading.
What is CFDs Trading?
Unlike traditional trading, Contract for Difference (CFDs) trading is quite different. In CFDs trading, you can trade on shares, commodities, currencies, indices, and digital currencies in the global market. Here you are not allowed to buy or own any financial asset rather you bet on the movement of a particular asset. Assume, for instance, that you want to anticipate the price movements of the stock of a company X (say). You bet that the share price will rise, you book profit when your prediction is correct, on the contrary, if your prediction goes wrong, then you lose. Another thing is that you can also earn money when the price of a financial asset is falling. If you want to become a successful CFDs trader, then focus on learning and practice.
Long Position and Short Position
CFD trading allows you to take both long positions and short positions. If you predict that the price of a specific financial instrument will increase, you go long of that instrument. You take profit if the price of the instrument increases and the amount of profit is determined on the number of points that increases. Whereas, if you forecast that the price of an instrument will fall, you take a short position by selling short, you book profit if the price of the instrument drops. In case the price doesn’t move in any direction you’ve anticipated and remain in one position, you lose.
Know About Margins and Leverages
Most people get confused about margins and leverage. They think that both margins and leverages are similar but no these two are different. Margins are the minimum initial amount required for taking the position (long or short) of any instrument. This value is different for different financial instruments, you need to deposit the minimum amount in your trading account before taking a position.
On the other hand, leverage is the exposure you get to a particular instrument to take a larger position than actually possible. With a small sum, you can take large positions. It helps you to gain more profit by taking advantage of the leverage, but the risk associated with the leverage is also high.
Pros and Cons of CFDs Trading
Pros
Due to leverage, you need a small amount to take a large position and book large profits with a small amount. No matter which direction the price moves, you can make money by long or short position. You have access to the international market from one CFDs platform.
Cons
One of the biggest concerns about leverage is that you may lose more than you have deposited in your trading account if your trade goes wrong. Another problem with CFDs trade is that if you do not have enough margin the broker has the right to close all your open positions.
Conclusion
In fact, investing and trading are always associated with some risks. In addition, CFDs trading is more complex than conventional trading which makes it difficult for many traders to earn money. However, once you master the skills with patience, you can make a decent income from CFDs trading too. Another important aspect of success in CFDs trading is choosing the right broker.