Archive List for contract for difference

What Exactly is Stock Trading?

Stock Trading can seem a bit complex at first but if you break it down it’s actually quite simple. To do that trading expert David Jones explains exactly what stocks are, how they are traded on exchanges and the differences between trading and investing. With some real examples for Facebook, Twitter and Netflix, you get to see how share prices are influenced by expectations, trends, earnings and profitability. You also see how charts react when these variables change. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments and we’ll try to help you out. At Trading 212 we provide an execution only service. This video should not be […]

Leverage | Trading Terms

In the first video of our new series explaining trading terminology, David Jones looks at one of the first things newbies see when they open a real account – leverage. What is it exactly? How does it work? Is there any way to see it in a real environment? All these questions and more are answered in this video. Leverage is one of the basic things that one has to understand and keep in mind when trading. Many traders, even experienced ones, miscalculate its impact and reduce their chances of a profit. Knowing what it is will improve your risk-management, reduce stress levels and could lead to better decision-making. Do […]