CFD or Margin Loans?

CFD trading in some ways achieves the same things as a margin loans.
It allows to gear into shares to supercharge your profits or losses.
While CFD trading tend to be short term in anture margin loans are used for buy and hold investments.

One interesting difference between the two is the interest rates on finance. The interest [...]

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

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

Dividend Capture Funds

A dividend capture fund employs an investment strategy whereby it invests in high yielding stocks before the ex-dividend date and exits the investment after the dividend has been paid. This strategy is particularly attractive for US investors which are eligible for 15% discounted tax rate (full rate 35%) if the stock is held for more [...]