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ETFs

ETF vs CFD

ETFs

ETF means exchange-traded fund. It is a pool of tradable instruments of the same kind that can be traded together for a more balanced long-term investment. Many of the most popular ETFs are the ones that track industries like aviation, or indices like the S&P 500.

CFD means contract for difference. It's a way to trade in instruments without ownership, making the process faster. Also, CFDs can be leveraged, meaning that you can multiply your gains if you multiply the risk. iFOREX offers a 400:1 leverage on CFDs, including ETF CFDs.

Take advantage of ETF trading in the form of CFDs

You can now trade a large selection of ETF CFDs with leverage at iFOREX, on top of our hundreds of other CFD instruments which include shares, commodities, indices, currencies, and cryptocurrencies. On our platform, you can trade instruments that are based on the performances of leading ETFs and take advantage of price changes in any direction – up or down. You’re also invited to benefit from our exclusive, free 1-on-1 training with a trading coach, access free information and resources and benefit from excellent trading conditions.

Learn How to Trade ETFs

ETFs are easy to trade in on the iFOREX platform. The first step you need to make is to register. An iFOREX representative will contact you and help you with the onboarding process.

Like with any other instrument, to trade ETF CFDs, you need to know what those instruments. Check the ETF section on the platform on mobile or online to find which ones are moving where. It's also wise to stay updated on economic news to forecast value fluctuations better, like on the iFOREX economic calendar for example.

ETF Exchange Rate

Please see some of the most popular ETFs at iFOREX below:

Rates are according to the sell price of the pair
View the full list of ETFs you can trade at iFOREX here.

Facts about Trading ETF CFDs

ETFs (Exchange Trade Funds) are tradable instruments that track a commodity, an index, bonds, or a basket of assets. Through ETF trading, traders have the opportunity to expose their portfolio to a specific market or industry and to hedge their investments. There are many different types of ETFs and they are very popular among traders worldwide.

Unlike traditional mutual funds that price once a day after the market closes, ETFs are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the trading day at market prices.

There are thousands of ETFs available, covering a wide range of asset classes, sectors, geographic regions, and investment strategies.
Beyond broad-market ETFs, there are many that focus on specific niches or themes, such as clean energy, technology sectors, or specific geographic regions.

Features of ETF Trading with iFOREX

  • Over 750 CFD instruments from various markets and industries.
  • Leverage trading (where permitted by local regulations).
  • Excellent customer support in multiple languages.
  • Access to information, education, and training.

Conclusion

Some may get confused between ETFs and CFDs. The former is a type of instrument that pools in different shares of a certain kind to trade in them for the long-term with less risk than individual shares. The latter as a way to trade in instrument, including CFDs, without ownership but with the ability to leverage to increase the gains for an added risk.

ETFs are favorite with traders that look to buy and to hold into things long-term. Because they include a lot of shares, and mainly of the main company shares sold in a specific country and/or industry, they tend to go up over time. However, events that hit the entire market of a country and/or industry like inflation can make it fall. This means that it's still wise to check the news, like on the economic calendar, to avoid those issues.

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