Equities vs CFDs: What’s the Difference?

Stock trading can take many forms and many traders confuse the two main types: Equity trading (also known as trading real stocks) and CFD trading (or buying and selling Contracts for Difference on stocks). So, if you want to see the differences in terms of leverage, margin, short selling and fees - trading expert David Jones covers all these angles. If you still have questions about stock trading, equities and CFDs, share them with us in the comments and we’ll get back to you. 📲 Trading 212 on Social Media: • https://twitter.com/Trading212 • https://www.facebook.com/Trading212 • https://www.instagram.com/trading212 Visit us at https://trading212.com Download our free mobile apps for iOS or Android: https://trading212.com/GetTheApp #investing #trading #equities #trading212 The information contained within the video was correct at the time of recording but may have since changed. At Trading 212 we provide an execution only service. This video should not be construed as investment advice. Investments can fall and rise. Capital at risk. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 81% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.