Buy or sell stock CFDs with Libertex™

73.77% of retail CFD accounts lose money
Millions
of downloads
Libertex™
brand
25
years
in the market

Live Price Chart - Siemens AG(SIE)

Why trade stocks as CFDs?

The high volatility of stocks with CFDs seen over the past few years presents incredible opportunities for traders in the short and long terms. Trading shares as CFDs is advantageous to riding the price movements with low barriers to entry. Libertex offers up-to-date market conditions for our traders, which you can see in our market prices.
start now 73.77% of retail investor accounts lose money.

Discover 300+ Underlying Assets

Crypto CFDs
Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum & more
Indices CFDs
Dow Jones, DAX,
NASDAQ & more
Forex CFDs
EUR/USD, EUR/GBP,
EUR/JPY, EUR/CHF & more
Stocks CFDs
Apple, Tesla,
Amazon & more
Commodities CFDs
Gold, Oil and Gas,
Coffe & more

Get started in 3 steps with Libertex™

1. Register
Register with your e-mail & password
2. Fund your Account
Click on "Deposit" within our platform. Select a payment method and determine the deposit amount
3. Verify Yourself
Verify yourself & Start Trading
Scan QR code to download the app

Trade CFDs on crypto, DAX, stocks, forex & more

73.77% of retail investor accounts lose money

Libertex™ is a platform designed for all traders

Award-Winning Platform
The platform combines good trading conditions, fast order execution speeds, a user-friendly interface, and online support.
Trader Education Centre
Learn the skills you need to open, modify and close trades, as well as trading strategies and the basic features of our platform.
Risk-Protection & Management Tools
Use our risk management tools to hedge and plan your trades for market changes.
73.77% of retail investor accounts lose money

Learn & Practise With a 50K Demo Account

73.77% of retail investor accounts lose money

Available On All Your Devices

73.77% of retail investor accounts lose money
73.77% of retail investor accounts lose money

FAQ

What is CFD Trading

CFD trading, or Contract for Difference trading, is a method of speculating on the price movements of financial assets without actually owning the underlying asset. Instead of buying or selling the actual asset, traders enter into a contract with a broker to exchange the difference in value from the start of the contract to its end. This allows traders to benefit from both rising and falling markets by using leverage to amplify their position.

Through CFD trading, traders have the ability to enjoy the advantages of trading CFDs on assets like stocks, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies without the need to physically own them or commit significant capital.

How does CFD trading differ from traditional trading?
  1. Asset Ownership: In traditional trading, you physically buy or sell an asset, whether it's shares of a company, gold, or any other commodity. Owning the asset means you have a stake in it and can benefit from dividends, voting rights, etc., where applicable. In CFD trading, you don't actually own the underlying asset. Instead, you're entering into a contract based on the asset's price movement.
  2. Market Directions: Traditional trading typically benefits traders when asset prices rise, especially in stock markets. You buy at a lower price, sell at a higher price, and profit from the difference. CFD trading allows you to trade on both rising and falling markets. You can "go long" (speculating that the price will rise) or "go short" (speculating that the price will fall).
  3. Leverage: CFD trading often provides the opportunity to trade with leverage, meaning you can control a large position with a relatively small amount of capital. This can amplify both profits and losses. Traditional trading, in most contexts, doesn't offer this level of leverage.
  4. Duration: Traditional trades, especially in stocks, can be held indefinitely as long as the company or asset remains viable. CFDs, on the other hand, might have specific contract durations, after which they expire.
  5. Dividend Adjustment: If you own a stock traditionally, you receive dividends directly. In CFD trading, if you hold a long position on a stock CFD when a dividend is announced, you'll receive an adjustment in your account equal to the dividend amount, but you won't receive the actual dividend as you don't own the stock. Conversely, if you hold a short position (i.e., you've speculated that the stock price will fall) on a stock CFD when a dividend is announced, a cash adjustment will typically be deducted from your account.
How do CFDs work?
  1. After opening an account, the trader chooses an underlying asset offered as a CFD by the broker. It could be a crypto, stock, index, currency or any other underlying asset to which the broker provides access.
  2. The trader opens the position and sets parameters such as whether it's a long or short position, the invested amount (margin), stop loss level, take profit level and other parameters, depending on the broker.
  3. The position is opened and remains open until either the trader decides to close it or it is closed by an automatic command, such as reaching a Stop Loss or Take Profit point or the contract expires.
  4. If the position closes with a profit, the trader's account reflects the positive difference. Conversely, if it closes at a loss, the negative difference is deducted from the trader's account.
What does "leverage" mean in the context of CFD trading?

In CFD trading, leverage refers to the concept of controlling or gaining exposure to a large position using a relatively small amount of capital. This allows traders to maximise their trading volume. However, it's crucial to remember that while leverage can increase profits, it can also magnify losses. Here's a deeper dive into the concept:

  1. Leverage Ratio: Presented as a ratio, such as 10:1, it indicates the multiple of exposure you can have compared to your account balance. For instance, with 10:1 leverage, a $1,000 deposit can provide exposure to a $10,000 position. Libertex™ offers leverage of up to 30:1 for retail clients.
  2. Margin: This is the percentage of the full value of the trade that you need to deposit to open a leveraged position. For example, if you want to open a position worth $10,000 and the margin requirement is 10%, you would need $1,000 in your account.
  3. Impact: With leverage, even small market movements can result in significant percentage gains or losses. If a market moves in your favour, the percentage return on your equity can be amplified. Conversely, if the market moves against you, the losses relative to your deposit can also be amplified.
  4. Risk Management: Due to the increased risk associated with leverage, it's essential to use risk management tools like stop loss orders. These can help limit potential losses, especially in volatile market conditions.
Is CFD trading safe?

All financial investments carry inherent risks, and CFDs are no exception. When you trade CFD assets without leverage, the risk mirrors that of direct asset trading. Yet, when you incorporate leverage into your CFD trades, remember that both potential gains and losses are determined based on the total value of your position, not merely the amount you invested. To clarify, if you allocate $100 to a position and utilise 5x leverage, your position's total value amounts to $500. Thus, any profit or loss is deduced from this larger figure.

Leveraged trading requires consistent attention and oversight, making it crucial to frequently check on your active positions.

What is short selling?
"Short selling", often referred to as "going short", allows traders who speculate that an asset is priced too high to initiate a position that will potentially profit if the asset's value decreases. Additionally, short selling is commonly used for hedging purposes.
Is CFD trading legal?
CFD trading is legal in many countries. Libertex™ is a regulated broker and authorised by CySEC.

Wide-Range of Payment Methods

Start with Zero deposit fees!
PayPal
Sofort
Visa
MasterCard
Skrill
Bank