GFT Trading Challenge

GFT is running a trading challenge with real cash prizes of up to 50,000 up for grabs.
This is a good way to score extra money while you trade.

http://www.gft.com.au/trading-challenge/index.asp

CFD trading vs spread betting – differences

The key differences between cfd and spread betting are
> CFD trade on price per share while spread betting trades on dollars per point
> CFDs can be traded with no spreads while spread betting markets are run by market makers who palces spreads between the buy and sell price
> no expiry on CFDs
> CFD contracts is [...]

CFD Trading in US – Portfolio Margin paving the way?

I never really understood why US residents cannot access CFDs. CFDs are just like any other derivatives, why someone can buy and write options which are arguably much more complex but not CFDs is puzzling. However, when I learnt that the conservative margin requirements for margin trading in the US are regulated and resulted from the [...]

City Index CFD

City index CFD is offering 0% commission for CFD trades throughout June 2008.

Conditions Apply.

Visit their website for more details.

http://www.cityindex.com.au/

CMC Markets Understanding volatile markets – Free Education Seminar

CMC as part of their series of education seminars is providing a free seminar on understanding volatile markets. People who register for the free seminar will receive a free copy of Real Traders II by Eva Diaz.

http://www.cmcmarkets.com.au/en/content/education/education_seminar.jsp

FP Markets Commission Free Trading

FP Markets is offering commission free trading when you present a contract note from your broker between 11 Feb and 11 March 2008.

Go to their website for more information.

http://www.fpmarkets.com.au/comm_promo.html

The Trading Game

This is an interesting idea. This website runs a CFD trading game which mirrors the real market but lagged. This will allow traders to test their skills before they use real money. http://www.tradinggame.com.au/

ASX CFD Seminars

ASX is running series of free seminars commencing in February 2008.
Don’t miss these seminars as they a valuable source of useful information if you are a beginner.

http://asx.com.au/investor/cfds/education/seminar.htm

CMC Markets Starter Pack

Get a CMC markets starter pack worth $1999 when you open an account with CMC by end of February.
The start pack contain 6 CD ROM, a bonus $100 to use as rebate for commissions and financing cost. As part of the pack a 3 month free subscription to daily reports on market research.

Go to www.cmcmarkets.com.au

IG Markets Instructive Programme

IG Markets has introduced a six week training program called Tradesense to introduce new traders into the world of CFD trading.
The program delivered in three parts. The first part gives an overview of the financial markets. The second part introduces trading execution, leverage and margin. The third part delves into the psychology of trading.

http://www.igmarkets.com.au/content/sites/aum/en_GB/ts_whyjoin.html

 
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