CFDs (Contracts for Differences)

If you’re thinking of using a hedging strategy when you trade, a CFD account could be an important part of your plan. You can speculate on both falling and rising markets without owning the shares themselves. Instead, you simply hold a contract for the shares you open and when they close at another price, you make or pay out the difference.

Plus, our CFD account gives you...

• No UK stamp duty*
• No commission to pay on index CFDs
• Access to world markets
• Guaranteed stop losses
• CFD Market Information

*Tax laws may change

Only a small percentage of the full value of shares is needed in order to open the contract. This leveraging element of trading CFDs can give you profit, but remember to trade with caution as the risk of losses is just as great. If you're not sure whether CFDs would be right for you, have a look at a few examples in our Why trade CFDs section.

Apply for an IWeb CFD Account

If you’re thinking of applying for an IWeb CFD Account, please make sure you’ve read, and taken the necessary steps to understand, our General Terms and Key Service Features before opening an account.

Contracts for Difference are leveraged products which offer a potentially large exposure to the underlying security for a relatively small amount of capital. This will have the effect of magnifying profits or losses, and consequentially carries significant risk. You can quickly lose more than your initial investment so you must be fully aware of the risks before you begin.

IWeb CFDs is provided by City Index Ltd and therefore your contractual relationship is with City Index.
City Index Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA Register Number 113942).

IWeb CFDs is a trading name of City Index Limited ('City Index'), whose registered office is Park House, 16 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7EB. You have been introduced to City Index by IWeb Share Dealing. For the purposes of trading any contract is between you and City Index and all dealing, administration and settlement is carried out by City Index.

CFDs

Understanding the Risks

Spread Trading and CFDs carry above average risk, please remember that it is possible to quickly lose substantially more money than your initial deposit and you may be required to make further deposits at short notice. Spread Trading and CFDs are not for everyone so please ensure you understand the risks.

The IWeb Share Dealing Service is operated by Halifax Share Dealing Limited. Halifax Share Dealing Limited. Registered in England No. 3195646. Registered Office: Trinity Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2RG. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HS. A Member of the London Stock Exchange and an HM Revenue & Customs Approved ISA Manager