Stocks Trading via CFDs

Shares represent fractional portions of a company’s ownership. By owning shares, you essentially own a small portion of the company’s assets and profits. These individual units are collectively referred to as "stocks," a term often used interchangeably with "shares" in the financial world.

"Shares" refer to ownership in a specific company, while "stocks" is a broader term that can represent ownership in one or multiple companies. For example, owning shares in Nvidia and Tesla forms part of your stock portfolio.

Think of a company’s stock as a whole cake, with each slice representing a share. The more slices you own, the bigger your stake—owning the majority of slices makes you the majority owner. If the cake becomes popular, demand for slices increases, and the price of each slice can rise. This is similar to how share prices fluctuate based on market trends, demand, and the company’s performance.

While the total number of slices (shares) is limited, companies can issue more shares or split existing shares into smaller units through stock splits.

Trading shares allows you to participate in the performance of some of the largest companies globally, such as Tesla, Apple, Alphabet, and Meta. By engaging in share trading, you can potentially capitalise on market movements and diversify your investment portfolio.

With Vantage, you can trade stocks of the biggest US companies commission-free* through Contracts for Difference (CFDs). This means you can speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset, potentially offering flexibility and cost-efficiency.

*Other fees may apply.