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Trade local and global shares as CFDs

From Tesla, Amazon and Apple to ADNOC Gas, Emirates NBD and more – trade global and local corporate powerhouses via CFDs with $0 commission*.

Access thousands of shares as CFDs on desktop and mobile.

*Bid and Ask spread cost still applies.

Share CFDs explained

Share CFDs explained
If you want to profit from a company’s performance, then trading share CFDs is the way to do it. We explain what they are and the key things you need to know.
Why trade share CFDs
Shares are one of the most popular asset classes to trade and are a favorite of longer-term traders. Trading shares via CFDs, however, opens the door to even more trading possibilities.
How to trade share CFDs
Want to know how to trade shares using CFDs without owning the underlying share? This section breaks down how to profit from falling and rising prices.

Market-leading pricing

During times of high volatility and/or low liquidity, spreads may be higher than the typical and as low as spreads published on the website. This can include, but is not limited to the market open and around 5 pm EST during trading hours. Typical spreads may not be available for Managed Accounts and accounts referred by an Introducing Broker.

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Performance Analytics

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Why trade share CFDs with FOREX.com?
A lot can happen in 20 years. But throughout that time we’ve remained steadfast, providing traders around the world 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 100%* execution rate of less than a second.
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Award-winning trading platforms
Enjoy a suite of powerful platforms and get access to Performance Analytics, exclusively at FOREX.com.
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We have over 20 years of experience in providing innovative products and helping traders around the world achieve their goals.
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Part of StoneX Group Inc.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of a NASDAQ-traded company, we possess the solid foundations and financial strength to innovate and push the industry forward.

*Refers to trade executions for GAIN Global Markets Inc. Please note that multiple factors may impact execution speed, including but not limited; market conditions, platform type, network connectivity, trading strategies, and account type. FOREX.com’s execution statistics represent GAIN Global Markets Inc. orders executed on FOREX.com’s platforms during market hours between May 31, 2026, 5:00 pm ET, and June 30, 2026, 5:00 pm ET and excludes trades/orders entered on the MetaTrader platform.

Market volatility, volume, and system availability may delay trade executions. Price can change quickly in fast market conditions, resulting in an execution price different from the price available at the time order is submitted. Price improvement is not guaranteed and will not occur in all situations.

**Excludes trades that received non-standard order processing and orders that failed to trigger.

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Enjoy 24/7** trading on top cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ripple and Ether.

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Share CFDs FAQ

Can I go short on shares/equities 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 located in the Market Information Sheets available for each market.

On MetaTrader, CFD contract details will found in the Product Details page under Trader Toolkit.

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Which platforms can I trade shares/equities via CFDs on?

Share CFD trading is available on the proprietary FOREX.com platforms and MetaTrader 5.

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FOREX.com is authorized and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority under the Securities Investment Business Law of the Cayman Islands (as revised) with License number 25033.