Guide
Beginner
CFDs 101: Margin, Leverage & Risk in 15 minutes
Understand how margin works, how to size positions, and avoid the common pitfalls with practical examples.
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~10 min
Featured resources
High-value, practical guides to help you master the platform and refine your edge.
Checklist
Intermediate
Pre-trade Risk Checklist for Busy Traders
Quick risk checks before you click: volatility, spread, slippage, position sizing, and news risk.
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1 page
Playbook
Advanced
News-Event Trading Playbook
Frameworks for trading major releases (CPI, NFP, rate decisions), with do/don't rules and timing windows.
Education tracks
Structured learning paths-from basics to strategy-so you can progress with clarity.
Starter: Getting set up
Account types, funding, platform tour, order types, and your first trade-safely.
Core skills: Risk & execution
Position sizing, margin math, stop placement, hedging basics, and journaling templates.
Strategies: From idea to edge
Event-driven setups, trend & mean-reversion playbooks, and an evaluation checklist.
Latest market news
Quick-read headlines and summaries to keep you focused.
USD softens as traders price deeper rate-cut path
DXY eases with front-end yields; majors grind higher into PMI prints.
Global equities steady ahead of tech earnings
Futures flat; breadth watch continues with semis in focus.
SA retailers rally as inflation cools
Lower food inflation lifts discretionary names; watch guidance this quarter.
Gold holds gains as real yields dip
Haven bid persists; traders eye central-bank purchases and USD path.
BTC range persists; alt rotation picks up
Volatility compresses; watch breakout levels and ETF flows.
JSE Top 40 tracks global peers
Resources mixed while financials outperform on lower rate expectations.
Tools & downloads
Handy resources to speed up your workflow and improve consistency.
Position Size Calculator (Spreadsheet)
Input risk %, stop distance, and instrument pip/point value to size trades correctly.
Trading Journal Template
Capture thesis, execution, and post-trade notes with tags for quick review.
CFD Product Details
Contract specs, trading hours, minimums, and funding references in one place.
FAQ
Short answers to the most common questions from new and experienced traders.
How is margin calculated on a CFD position?
Margin = Notional x Initial Margin %. Notional is price x contract size x quantity. We also show maintenance margin requirements per product.
What fees should I expect?
Spreads and overnight financing (for positions held past cut-off). For shares, corporate actions (like dividends) are reflected in pricing.
Is there education for beginners?
Yes-see the Starter track above for platform basics, first trade walkthroughs, and key risk concepts.