CFD Trading in Volatile Times
June 16, 2010 10:21 pmVideo
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Introduction
In the present day economy, depositing all your money in a bank is no longer considered to be a good financial plan. With inflated costs of living and the low interest rates of banks, bank deposits aren’t a great way of planning for the future, any more.
This is why an increasing number of people are opting for trading on the financial markets as a way to secure better returns. The increased returns involve risk; the risk-management tools offered by trading companies go a long way in making this a viable option for the layperson.
The stock market is the most well-known of all the markets, which is currently seeing high periods of volatility. Volatility allows traders to potentially capitalize on the frequent highs and lows during the trading day. Trading instruments such as Forex and CFDs which offer the power of leverage to more risk adverse people who want the potential to maximize profits.
What Are CFDs?
CFDs, or Contracts for Difference, are agreements to exchange the difference in value of a particular financial instrument between the time when a contract is opened and the time when it is closed.
Consider an example where the underlying commodity is platinum. A buyer and a seller enter into an agreement, wherein the seller agrees to pay the buyer at the end of the contract, the difference between the current value of platinum and its future value.
If the price of platinum is higher at the end of the contract, the seller pays the difference to the buyer. Likewise, if the price is lower, the seller receives payment from the buyer.
CFD trading thereby offers the advantage of profiting from market fluctuations, without actually dealing with the underlying commodity or currency involved.
Is CFD Trading Viable In A Volatile Market?
Regardless of market conditions, some amount of risk is inherent to all types of financial trading. When investors make responsible and informed decisions, and do not succumb to the pitfall of gambling, risks and losses can be confined to safe limits.
So, yes, it is possible to trade profitably, even in a volatile market. In fact, trading when there are pronounced market fluctuations is more lucrative and easier than in sideways markets! This is because profit is only achieved through fluctuations. A completely stagnant market has no potential for profit.
If you minimize risks through a proper trading strategy, CFD trading isn’t very risky business. The most fundamental principle of trading is simple: let profits run, cut losses short. Leveraging, or trading at a fraction of the margin of the overall cost is a tempting option. This is a feature that should not be taken for granted. One should only trade within one’s means. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
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