CFDs vs Stocks, Forex and Futures

Discover the key differences between CFDs, stocks, forex, and futures, and understand how each instrument works, how traders access them, and the risks and opportunities associated with each.

In this live masterclass, you’ll learn how these markets differ in terms of ownership, leverage, margin, trading costs, liquidity, and the way profits and losses are generated. You’ll also explore why a trader might choose one instrument over another depending on their objectives, risk tolerance, and trading approach.

Level: Beginner to Expert
Language: Inggris

What you’ll learn:
• What CFDs, stocks, forex, and futures are and how they work
• The key differences between trading and owning an underlying asset
• How leverage and margin work across different instruments
• How long and short positions are structured
• How spreads, commissions, and other trading costs can differ
• How contract size, expiry, and overnight costs can affect trades
• The main risks and considerations associated with each instrument
• How to compare different instruments when choosing a market to trade

We’ll use practical examples to compare CFDs, stocks, forex, and futures across different trading scenarios, helping you understand how each instrument behaves, how costs and leverage can affect outcomes, and which characteristics traders need to consider before entering a position.