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FAQs about CFDs

Where is my money held?

Your money is held in a segregated trust account with Nat West Bank in the name of CMC Markets Plc.


What if something happens to Global CFDs?

As your money is held in a segregated trust account with a third party institution, it will be separated from the company's accounts and protected from the firm's financial liabilities.


What is a CFD?

A CFD is a contract which mirrors the price of an underlying asset. CFD stands for Contract for Difference.


Why trade CFDs?

  • Trade on Margin
  • The ability to sell short
  • Flexible trade sizes
  • No settlement, clearing or exchange fees
  • Eligible for dividend payments (if long)
  • An excellent tool for portfolio hedging.

What does it cost?

Click here to view the pricing list.


What are the system requirements to run the trading platform on my PC?

Recommended System Requirements
Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz
1024 MB RAM
150MB of Free Hard Disk space
Windows XP or Vista
Video Resolution 1024 x 768
Broadband Internet Connection


How does it work?

Click here to see a worked example (SA CFD example).



Useful Documentation

The following documentation is available for download in a .pdf format.

Software User Guide

Trading Guide 1 - Dealing and Admin

Trading Guide 2 - Instrument Information

Charting Guide

Technical Indicators Guide