Start CFD Trading
Before you start CFD Trading it is important to understand the risks involved. Make sure you read the Important Information and Key Features Document.
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.
CFDs are a way to invest in shares and on market price movements without actually owning the share. A CFD is an agreement to exchange the difference in the value of a particular asset from the opening and closing price of a particular trade, resulting in either a profit or a loss for the trader.
Find out more about the different types of CFD available.
How to Trade CFDs
You can trade online or by phone and make sure you are ready for trading CFDs with the Halifax CFD Trading Academy.
CFD Simulator Account
If you've still got any questions about how the Halifax CFD Account works, you can try our interactive demo account.
Before you open an account, please make sure you’ve read, and taken the necessary steps to understand, our Demo Account Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
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CFD Trading by Phone
Call 0845 356 0162 if you wish to place a CFD trade. (Lines are open between 7am to 9.15pm Monday to Friday and certain bank holidays).
Call 0845 356 0163 if you have a general enquiry about our CFD service. (Lines are open between 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday).
- You’ll need to have your account number ready and be sure about the deal you want to place
- You will need to know if your deal is for a number of shares or a value
- Please remember to state whether you want to place a CFD trade with a guaranteed stop loss when you call
Calls are recorded for your security.
You can e-mail us at: support@halifaxcfds.co.uk
Your investments and any income from CFDs can go down as well as up. You can quickly lose more than your initial deposit. Please make sure you understand the risks. CFDs may not be suitable for everyone.
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.
