CFD Trading Academy

Get Started with our CFD Trading Academy!

When you open a CFD account we’ll give you access to our Trading Academy which will gently introduce you to CFD trading.  This is a free educational course that you will trade CFDs through, and for the first four weeks you can trade with no minimum trade size on Equity CFDs and from 50p on Index CFDs.

As you build up your skills and confidence using our CFD Trading Academy, you’ll be able to move up to larger trade sizes at your own speed. Commissions start from just £5 a trade.

You’ll also benefit from useful information online to help you make the most of trading with us, including a range of helpful guides to develop your trading skills.

Due to the high risks involved with CFD trading this product is designed for the more experienced trader.

Managing your account is a key part of your CFD strategy, before opening an account you should understand the risks involved as you can quickly lose more than your initial investment.

Apply Now for a CFD Account

Find out how to apply now for a CFD account, please make sure you have read and understood the key features of this account before you apply.

Halifax CFDs is provided by City Index Limited. City Index Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA Register Number 113942).

CFD Trading Account

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

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