What does CFD stand for?

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What is forex CFD (FX CFD)?

Forex CFD (FX CFD) is a form of Contract For Differences (CFD) that allows you to participate in the price movements of the underlying forex pair. The main objective of FX CFD is to exchange one currency for another in the expectation that the currency pair will appreciate / depreciate depending on the position taken. How to Read a Currency Pair?

What are CFD contracts for difference?

Contracts for difference are financial derivative products that allow traders to speculate on short-term price movements. Some of the benefits of CFD trading are that you can use margin trading, and you can go short (sell) if you think prices will go down or go long (buy) if you think prices will rise.

What is the history of CFD trading?

In the late 1990s, CFDs were introduced to retail traders. They were popularized by a number of UK companies, characterized by innovative online trading platforms that made it easy to see live prices and trade in real time.