CFD Trading – Contracts for Difference

Trade CFDs with one of the top-level CFD brokers below - use the comparison table to assess aspects like trade minimum, initial margin, interest rates and more. CFD is short for “Contract for Difference”. This is a trade type that allows you to open a contract with the broker.

The CFD contract pays out the difference between an underlying share price now and when the contract closes. CFDs are high-paced investment tools which allow traders to speculate on the price direction of an underlying share without actually having to purchase the share itself. In other words, the investor can trade shares without actually owning them.

CFDs are made on margin. So, when you buy a CFD you will pay around 10 per cent of the share you are trading (the margin rate varies according to broker). The remaining 90 per cent will be lent by the broker. If you make a successful speculation you will win the profits on the position. If the market goes against you, your profit will be lost plus any losses on the entire contract.

Company	EST	Initial Margin	Commission Spread	O/N Interest (Long)	O/N Interest (Short)	Trade Min	Account Min	MM	ECN/STP	More Info
Gekko Global Markets	UK 2007 (FSA)	5-15% Depends on product	From 0.001% Depends on product	BOE rate +2%	BOE rate -2%	1 CFD	£5,000	No	Yes
	25% Cash Bonus on initial deposit, up to £500 (T&C apply)! Gekko Global Markets Ltd. is a dedicated service provider for spread betting, CFD and FX trading. The company was founded in 2007 and has already established a presence throughout Europe. Gekko's proprietary trading platform is designed by a team of experienced traders. The platform's user-friendliness and execution speed have gained trust from both new and sophisticated traders.
City Index	UK 1983(FSA)	From 1% Depending on product	10-30bps Depending on product	+2.5% LIBOR or equivalent	-2.5% LIBOR or equivalent	1 CFD	£0	Yes	No
	City Index is one of the World's leading providers of Contracts for Difference, foreign exchange, options and, in the UK, spread betting services. With over 25 years in the market, we are committed to providing fair and transparent prices, innovative technology and great customer support.
Deltastock CFD Trading	Bulgaria 1998 (MiFID, FSC)	1-100% Avg depends on product	0.10% Trade value avg depends on product	+3% avg annually depends on product	None	1 CFD	£100	Yes	No
	Deltastock AD, based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a fully licensed Forex & Stock Broker, founded in 1998 by a team of experienced traders and IT professionals. Since its incorporation, the company has been developing proprietary cutting-edge technology for online trading on the global financial markets and has pioneered the sector in Bulgaria. The company's clients include retail investors, money managers, asset and portfolio managers, corporate and institutional clients, introducing brokers and brokerage firms.
Capital CFDs	UK 2011 (FSA 182110)	From 1% Depending on product	£0 0.05% shares 1 point indices / FX	+2%	-2%	1 CFD	£0	Yes	No
	Capital CFDs is a leading global provider of spread trading, CFD and Forex trading on the world’s financial markets, offering tight spreads, low margin requirements, a user-friendly platform with easy navigation and fast execution speed, mobile and android mobile trading platforms and much more. At Capital CFDs, we pride ourselves on offering great value for money and an unrivalled customer service to our clients.