Visit eToro now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhat is CFD trading and what are CFDs actually?<\/h2>\n
CFD trading is a form of derivatives trading (CFDs). This means that instead of investing directly in a financial asset, trading is done through a contract based on the value of the asset in question.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFor example, instead of buying or selling stocks directly, you buy and sell a contract whose value depends on the underlying price of the stock.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCFD trading may seem complicated to beginners, but it\u2019s actually quite simple. In most cases, CFD trading works exactly like buying shares directly. If the share price increases by 5%, the value of your CFD contract also increases by 5%.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Cependant, il existe des avantages sp\u00e9cifiques \u00e0 n\u00e9gocier des CFD en ligne. Nous allons passer en revue ces avantages tout au long de cet article, mais l\u2019un des aspects les plus importants est la possibilit\u00e9 de n\u00e9gocier presque tous les instruments financiers disponibles.<\/p>\n
Vous pouvez n\u00e9gocier des actions, par exemple, ainsi que le Forex, les mati\u00e8res premi\u00e8res, les crypto-monnaies, les fonds n\u00e9goci\u00e9s en bourse (ETF), et bien plus encore.<\/p>\n
Exemple de trading CFD \u2013 Simulation CFD<\/h3>\n
Prenons un exemple pour comprendre comment fonctionne le trading des CFD en France. Disons que vous voulez acheter des actions Royal Mail, qui se n\u00e9gocient \u00e0 181 p par action. Vous pouvez vous rendre chez votre courtier en CFD et acheter des CFD pour les actions Royal Mail d\u2019une valeur de 181p par contrat.<\/p>\n
Si le cours de l\u2019action Royal Mail passe \u00e0 190 p, la valeur de vos contrats CFD passera \u00e9galement \u00e0 190 p. Si vous choisissez de vendre vos contrats \u00e0 ce prix, vous recevrez un b\u00e9n\u00e9fice de 9,5 % \u2013 exactement le m\u00eame que celui que vous auriez r\u00e9alis\u00e9 si vous aviez achet\u00e9 directement des actions Royal Mail.<\/p>\n
Ce qu\u2019un trader peut n\u00e9gocier avec les CFD<\/h2>\n
Comme nous l\u2019avons d\u00e9j\u00e0 mentionn\u00e9, il est possible de n\u00e9gocier divers instruments financiers en CFD, en plus des actions.<\/p>\n
Les CFD sont extr\u00eamement flexibles et peuvent donc \u00eatre utilis\u00e9s pour n\u00e9gocier tout type d\u2019instrument financier. Les types de CFD les plus populaires en France sont les suivants :<\/p>\n
\n- CFD sur actions<\/li>\n
- CFD sur le Forex<\/li>\n
- CFD sur les mati\u00e8res premi\u00e8res (or, argent et p\u00e9trole, par exemple)<\/li>\n
- CFD sur les crypto-monnaies<\/li>\n
- CFDs sur les ETF<\/li>\n
- CFD sur obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bien qu\u2019il s\u2019agisse des types de CFD les plus courants disponibles aupr\u00e8s des principaux courtiers en France, il serait possible de n\u00e9gocier des CFD sur des types d\u2019actifs financiers moins courants.<\/p>\n
Par exemple, des CFD qui suivent la valeur de biens immobiliers ou m\u00eame d\u2019\u0153uvres d\u2019art.<\/p>\n
Dans chacun de ces actifs, la valeur du CFD suit directement le prix de l\u2019actif sous-jacent. Par exemple, imaginez que vous commencez votre trading CFD en Bitcoin. Si la valeur du bitcoin augmente de 2 %, la valeur de votre CFD en bitcoin augmente \u00e9galement de 2 %.<\/p>\n
Il en va de m\u00eame pour le Forex, les mati\u00e8res premi\u00e8res, les indices et tout autre actif n\u00e9goci\u00e9 en CFD.<\/p>\n
Les raisons de devenir un trader CFD<\/h2>\n
Puisqu\u2019il est possible d\u2019acheter directement des actions et d\u2019autres actifs, quelles sont les raisons qui justifient l\u2019utilisation des CFD ? Il existe plusieurs avantages particuliers qui rendent le trading des CFD si populaire.<\/p>\n
Propri\u00e9t\u00e9 indirecte<\/strong><\/h3>\nLe principal avantage des CFD est que vous n\u2019avez pas \u00e0 devenir propri\u00e9taire de l\u2019actif. Cela peut ne pas sembler tr\u00e8s important si vous ne n\u00e9gociez que des actions \u2013 dans la plupart des cas, les certificats d\u2019actions sont stock\u00e9s num\u00e9riquement dans un compte de n\u00e9gociation d\u2019actions, ce qui ne n\u00e9cessite aucun effort de votre part pour acheter ou vendre.<\/p>\n
But what if you want to trade currency pairs or key commodities like oil? To buy oil directly, you need to find a way to transport the barrels of crude and storage facilities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTrading in the foreign exchange market requires converting one currency into another, which often involves navigating the complex legalities and tax regulations associated with foreign currencies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhen trading CFDs, you don\u2019t have to worry about any of these issues.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nYou are only buying a contract, not a barrel of oil or a foreign currency \u2013 the profit potential from the price movements of the respective asset is the same.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nLeverage in CFDs<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nPerhaps the main reason why CFDs are so popular among stock traders is the ability to trade with leverage. With leverage, the trader essentially uses money borrowed from their broker to increase the size of their position.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nLet\u2019s say you want to buy AstraZeneca shares, currently trading at \u20ac8.60. If you have \u20ac100 in your trading account, you can only buy 11 CFD contracts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nHowever, with leverage, you can invest more money than you have available.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFor example, if you use 1:10 leverage in your trading, you can buy 110 contracts for AstraZeneca stock (a total cost of $946) with only $100 in your account.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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The advantage of using leverage is the potential multiplication of your profits if the value of Astra Zeneca shares increases.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFor every 1% increase in the underlying asset\u2019s price, the price of your CFD position\u2014with 1:10 leverage\u2014increases by 10%. Therefore, with leverage, you can multiply your returns on successful trades.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nAdditionally, because you need less money to invest in each position, you can diversify your trades without adding additional funds to your account.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMake money both ways with CFD trading<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nAnother major advantage of CFD trading in France is the ability to make profits even when asset prices decline. You can open a short sell order for your CFD contracts instead of buying them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIf the Facebook stock price, for example, falls by 5%, the value of your CFD position increases by 5%.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFractional investment<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nAnother advantage of trading stocks through CFDs, especially if you are investing in expensive stocks like Amazon, is that you can invest as much as you want \u2013 you don\u2019t have to buy entire shares.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSo, while each Amazon share is worth over $3,400, most CFD brokers allow any amount to be invested, for example, from \u00a350 per investment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCFD trading rates in France<\/h2>\n
While the application of commissions is a common practice among stockbrokers, most CFD brokers in France are completely exempt from them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThis means that when trading CFDs, you do not need to pay fixed fees of several euros for each open trade.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nHowever, CFD trading isn\u2019t completely free. CFD trading platforms typically charge a spread (spread), which can range from less than 0.1% to more than 0.5%.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe spread is the difference between the buy and sell price of each contract for difference (CFD), so it\u2019s built into your trades. The good news is that for most traders, spreads of around 0.1% per share in CFD trading are still much cheaper than commissions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRisks of online CFD trading<\/h2>\n
Online CFD trading carries the same risks as other types of transactions. There is always the possibility of devaluation of the traded asset, which would also lead to a devaluation of your invested CFD contracts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIn this situation, you can choose to sell your contracts and take the loss, or keep your position open in the hope that the value will rise.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIf you trade with leverage, CFD trading is no riskier than trading assets directly. However, when trading CFDs with leverage in France, the risks increase significantly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIt\u2019s worth noting that leverage also multiplies your losses. If you trade CFDs with leverage of 1:10, and the value of the underlying asset drops by 1%, the value of your CFD position will decrease by 10%.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMost brokers require a minimum account balance equal to the value of your positions, so you may need to add money to your CFD trading account to keep your leveraged position open.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nOn the other hand, other brokers automatically sell any position at a loss.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nAnother thing to keep in mind is that leverage requires borrowing money from the broker, which incurs interest charges. You\u2019ll have to pay the broker for each day your leveraged CFD position remains open\u2014the swap fee.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIf price increases don\u2019t occur as quickly as you expected, interest rates may end up being higher than your profit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nBest CFD Trading Strategies for 2021<\/h2>\n
There are several different approaches to CFD trading. But regardless of your goals or trading style, it\u2019s important to approach each trade with a clear plan.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTo help you get started, let\u2019s explore some of the most popular strategies for CFD day trading:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMomentum<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong> Trading<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nMomentum trading is one of the simplest CFD trading strategies for beginners. Simply identify a stock or other asset that is rapidly rising in value with high volume. As long as other traders trade that asset, its price will continue to rise for a while.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nOnce the momentum begins to dissipate, sell your position and collect your profits. Remember, it\u2019s better to sell too early and take a profit than to sell too late and lose what you could have earned.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Stock momentum is often triggered by news and company announcements, so you can identify potential opportunities by following market information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nBreakout<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong> Trading<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nBreakouts are another popular target for traders. To find these breakout points, one must first identify resistance areas that the stock in question has not yet managed to break through.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nWhen the stock price finally breaks through this resistance level, it is likely to continue rising.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe key to this type of strategy is to avoid being fooled by false breakouts. A true breakout must break through the resistance level with high trading volume.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIt is also possible to use technical analysis tools to identify other factors, such as momentum (trend), which indicate continued growth in the asset\u2019s value.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nScalping<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nScalping is a CFD trading strategy that requires a high level of concentration and patience. The goal of scalping is to profit from small, brief price movements that occur regularly throughout the day.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nYou can look for small bursts or increases in trading volume. Typically, scalping trades are opened and closed in just a few minutes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nScalping is particularly suitable for CFD traders because it is possible to apply leverage to trades. The price movements involved in this strategy are typically only a fraction of a percentage point.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nHowever, with a leverage of 1:10, this same price change represents profits equivalent to several percentage points.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTips for Success as a CFD Trader<\/h2>\n
Trading CFDs can be very profitable, but it is important to remember the risks associated with this type of trading.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nLet\u2019s look at five CFD trading tips you can use to reduce your risk exposure and increase your profits.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nStart with a demo account<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of the best things you can do when you begin your journey into the world of CFD trading is to open a free demo account.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMost brokers in France offer this type of trading platform, which allows you to buy and sell CFDs just like you would on a real CFD trading account \u2013 but without committing your real money to your trades.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nA demo account is a fantastic tool to familiarize yourself with CFD trading and learn how to develop a strategy for your future real CFD trading account.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIt is important to treat the demo account as if it were a real trading account, with real money, in order to practice good risk management practices.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMultiple positions<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n