Shares trading

Barclays, Amazon, Tesla, Meta, Apple – trade these corporate powerhouses along with thousands of other shares at your fingertips.
  • Trade UK share CFDs with commissions as low as 8 basis points
  • Enjoy extended trading hours, including 24/5, on over 150 markets
  • Trade US stocks from as little as 1.8 cents per share
Shares explained
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    Go long or short
    When you trade shares with us, you can profit from both rising and falling markets.
  • Margin Leverage
    Take advantage of leverage
    You only have to put up a fraction of the share price to start trading. Leverage can magnify your profits and your losses.
  • Analyse the market
    Is there a difference between stocks and shares?
    Shares have a few different names. They’re also referred to as stocks or equities. They all mean the same thing and there’s no difference between them.
 
Shares CFDs explained
If you want to profit from a company’s performance, then trading shares is the way to do it. We explain what they are and the key things you need to know.
Shares CFDs explained
Why trade shares?
Shares are one of the most popular asset classes to trade and are a favourite of longer-term traders. We list the key reasons why shares are such an attractive investment.
Why trade shares?
How to trade shares
Want to know how to trade shares using CFDs without owning the underlying stock? This section breaks down how to profit from falling and rising prices.
How to trade shares

What is extended hours trading

Extended hours trading occurs outside traditional hours in pre- and post-market sessions. These additional windows allow traders to react live to breaking news and events when regular exchanges are closed, giving you extra time to seize market opportunities while others wait.

FOREX.com offers extended hours on over 150 markets, including Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and other leading shares CFDs, with 100+ availabe 24/5.

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Market-leading pricing

Market-leading pricing

Trading tools

We offer sophisticated trading tools, competitive spreads and exceptional execution quality on over 80 currency pairs.
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Currency Converter

Calculate the foreign exchange rates of major FX currency pairs using our free currency converter.
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Margin pip calculator by FOREX.com
Margin pip calculator by FOREX.com

Margin PIP calculator

Use our free pip value calculator to estimate your potential profits or losses before you start trading a currency pair.
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Get the latest shares news

Shares news and analysis

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Award-winning mobile apps

Designed for instant control wherever you are, enjoy quick-trading, intelligent buy/sell signals and a customisable layout to suit your trading style.
  • TradingView Charts
    80 indicators, 11 chart types and 14 timeframes
  • Performance Analytics
    Analyse your decision making with the latest behavioural science technology
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Frequently asked questions

Can I go short on equity CFDs?

Yes, you can go either long or short on top companies from around the world.

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Where can I find the contract details for CFD markets?

On FOREX.com platforms, CFD contract sizes, values and expiry dates will be located in the Market Information Sheets available.

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Which platforms can I trade shares/equities on?

Shares trading is available on the proprietary FOREX.com platforms. Equities are not currently available on the MetaTrader 4 platform.

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If you have more questions visit the Shares FAQ section or start a Chat with our support

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Why trade shares with FOREX.com?
A lot can happen in 20 years. But throughout that time we’ve remained steadfast, providing traders with the stability and opportunities they need to make their mark on the financial markets.
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Reliable, consistent trade execution 
Peace of mind that your trades are executed swiftly, with a 99.99%* execution rate of less than a second.
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Exceptionally capable trading platforms 
Enjoy a suite of powerful platforms and get the popular charting program TradingView for free. 
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Global market leader
We have over 21 years’ experience helping traders achieve their goals.
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Part of the StoneX Group
As part of a NASDAQ-listed company, we’ve got financial strength and security you can depend on.

¹ Based on demo and active live trading accounts globally 2025.
² Elapsed time between market order receipt and execution globally between March 31, 2025, 5:00 pm ET, and April 30, 2026, 5:00 pm ET.

¹ Based on demo and active live trading accounts globally since 2023.
² Elapsed time between market order receipt and execution globally between March 31, 2025, 5:00 pm ET, and April 30, 2026, 5:00 pm ET.