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At PlusTrades.com, we believe trading should be accessible to everyone. Whether you're new to the markets or just need a refresher, here are the essential trading concepts to help you start your journey with confidence.
Financial trading is the buying and selling of assets like stocks, currencies, commodities, bonds, and cryptocurrencies. Unlike traditional investing, CFD trading gives you the flexibility to hold positions for as long—or as short—as you like, from a few weeks to just a few seconds.
A CFD, or Contract for Difference, is a type of derivative that allows you to speculate on the price movement of an asset without owning it. The contract is between you and the broker, and you exchange the difference in the asset’s value from the time you open the trade to when you close it.
With CFDs, you can profit whether the market is rising or falling:
Go long (buy) if you believe the price will rise
Go short (sell) if you think it will fall
CFD trading also involves leverage, meaning you can open larger positions with a smaller upfront investment. However, leverage can amplify both profits and losses — so risk management is key.
Leverage allows you to control larger positions with a relatively small upfront investment, known as margin. This means you can amplify your market exposure without tying up a large amount of capital.
With more leverage:
With CFDs, you can trade a wide range of asset classes — all from one account and a single, multi-asset platform. At PlusTrades.com, available instruments include:
Trading carries inherent risks — markets can move unpredictably, and no one can forecast the future with certainty. However, you can take steps to manage and reduce your risk exposure:
Analyze Carefully: Base your decisions on thorough market research and analysis
Position Sizing: Trade amounts that suit your financial situation; avoid risking too much on a single trade
Use Risk Tools: Utilize platform features like stop-loss and take-profit orders to limit losses and lock in profits
A well-planned risk management strategy helps protect your capital and improve your chances of long-term success.
Emotions play a big role in trading decisions. Learning how biases and feelings influence your habits is key to becoming a successful trader.
Trading psychology is about managing risk calmly and handling both wins and losses with discipline. When you understand and master your emotions, it becomes easier to stay focused and make strategic decisions.
Want to dive deeper? Explore our in-depth guide on the Psychology of Trading to sharpen your mindset and improve your results.
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Getting Started with PlusTrades.com
Opening an account is quick and easy. Simply provide some basic information for verification, complete a brief questionnaire to ensure leveraged trading suits you, and then fund your account.
You can start trading right away using our intuitive desktop platform or by downloading the PlusTrades.com app — whichever suits your style.
Select an Asset to Trade
Choose the asset you want to trade — for example, Apple CFD shares. Simply type the name into the search bar or browse the shares list. You’ll find detailed price history, key financial data, and the latest analyst insights to help inform your decisions.
Open a Trade
Once you’ve chosen your asset, open a deal ticket and decide whether to go long (buy) or short (sell). Set the amount you want to invest, and consider adding stop-loss and take-profit orders to manage your risk and lock in gains.
Always keep your time horizon in mind — how long do you plan to hold the trade? Also, think about how much temporary loss (drawdown) you’re willing to tolerate.
When trading a WTI CFD, you’re speculating on the price movements of at least 10 barrels of oil. For example, if the price of oil is $60 per barrel, your total exposure is $600 (10 barrels x $60).
WTI futures CFDs typically use 10% leverage, so you only need to put down an initial margin of $60 (10% of $600).
If the oil price rises by $1, your profit would be 10 barrels × $1 = $10. Conversely, if the price drops by $1, you’d face a loss of $10. Because you’re trading on margin, both profits and losses are amplified.
Who better to enter the markets with than PlusTrades.com?
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