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CFD Trading | Comprehensive Review Prepared By Traders Union
CFD trading, short for Contract for Difference trading, represents a significant innovation in financial markets. This form of derivative trading allows traders to speculate on the rising or falling prices of fast-moving global financial markets, offering unparalleled flexibility and opportunity.
Traders Union has reviewed CFD trading and provided traders with a detailed review. In the heart of the dynamic financial world, CFD trading has become increasingly popular, but what does it really entail? Let’s explore this trading avenue and reveal why it is crucial to your investment portfolio.
What are CFDs?
Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are financial derivatives that allow traders to profit from price movements in an underlying asset without owning it. Essentially, a CFD is an agreement between the buyer and the seller. They agree to exchange the difference in the value of a particular asset from the point the contract is opened to when it is closed.
In essence, if the asset price increases, the buyer profits, as they receive the difference from the seller. However, if the asset’s price drops, the seller benefits by receiving the difference from the buyer. The nature of CFDs means that traders can profit from rising and falling markets, depending on whether they choose to ‘go long’ (buy) or ‘go short’ (sell).
Pros and cons of CFD trading
Traders Union experts highlight several key advantages and disadvantages associated with CFD trading.
Pros
- High leverage potential: CFD trading allows for a higher degree of leverage than other forms of trading.
- Diverse asset classes: Traders can access various asset classes from one trading account, making portfolio diversification more straightforward.
- Reduced transaction costs: Generally, CFDs have relatively low transaction expenses, which is particularly beneficial for short-term traders.
- Flexibility: CFD traders are not obligated to own the underlying asset, allowing for increased flexibility and ease.
Cons
- Limited dividends: For stock or bond CFD trading, traders are not entitled to dividends or coupon payments.
- Broker dependency: As the primary contracting party for CFD transactions, your chosen Forex broker’s reliability becomes crucial.
- Less regulation: The CFD market is less regulated than traditional markets, posing potential risks to traders.
What type of CFD successful traders choose
Successful CFD traders usually have several considerations in mind when selecting their trading instruments. These include the liquidity and volatility of the chosen CFD, the reliability of the Forex broker, the potential transaction expenses, and the understanding that CFD trading doesn’t imply the delivery of the underlying asset.
There is considerable diversity in terms of the specific types of CFDs that successful traders often gravitate towards.
Types of CFDs
According to Traders Union, there are several types of CFDs.
Commodity CFDs
These involve contracts on various assets such as gold, silver, oil, natural gas, soy, coffee, maize, etc. The most traded commodity CFD is XAU/USD (Gold CFD).
Cryptocurrency CFDs
These contracts are based on major cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP). BTC/USD contract for difference is the most traded cryptocurrency CFD.
Index CFDs
Very popular among traders, these contracts are based on indices such as US 30, US 500, DAX, Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40, FTSE 100, and others.
Other types of CFDs
This category includes Bond CFDs, Stock CFDs, ETF CFDs, Interest CFDs, etc. Stock CFDs are the most popular in this group, with Apple CFDs (AAPL) often being the most traded.
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Conclusion
CFD trading can offer traders a unique way to access and profit from various financial markets. It offers several advantages, such as high leverage, diversification, and lower transaction costs. However, it also comes with its share of risks and challenges, such as a lack of dividends and potential broker dependency.
As with any form of trading, successful CFD trading requires a good understanding of the market and a well-structured trading strategy. With a cautious approach, diligent research, and continuous learning, you can successfully navigate the CFD trading world. Visit Traders Union’s official website to learn more about CFD trading and other trading avenues.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Nigeria slightly surpassed its quota set by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in July 2026.
In the month under review, the country produced about 1.57 million barrels of crude oil per day.
It was the third consecutive month Africa’s largest oil-producing nation was meeting its monthly quota, set to stabilise the price of the commodity on the global market by the oil cartel.
Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Wednesday showed that the 1.5 million barrels per day ceiling for Nigeria was surpassed last month.
The agency disclosed in a statement today that the country produced 1.505mbpd of crude oil and 0.17mbpd of condensate, bringing the combined daily production to 1.67mbpd.
In the month under review, the daily peak production of crude oil and condensate was 1.78mbpd, while the lowest daily production was 1.57mbpd.
Although Nigeria met its OPEC quota in the month of July, the statistics show that on a month-on-month basis, production fell by 4 per cent.
This was attributed to the decline in production due to operational challenges experienced at the Erha and Akpo fields, which impacted crude oil output during the period under review.
These disruptions constrained production volumes and contributed significantly to the overall reduction in national crude oil output.
Despite the challenges, production operations across most other producing assets remained relatively stable, with operators implementing measures aimed at maintaining production efficiency and minimising the impact of operational constraints, NUPRC stated.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The over 9 billion shares of Lasaco Assurance Plc issued to shareholders of the company via a rights issue have been listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited.
The equities were brought to Customs Street on Wednesday by the organisation, increasing its total issued and fully paid-up share capital.
Lasaco Assurance, which scaled the recapitalisation hurdle of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) in July 2026, raised fresh capital from the capital market to shore up its capital base.
The underwriting firm got about N18.5 billion from the rights issue, which involved the issuance of 9,236,321,546 ordinary shares at a unit price of N2.00.
The exercise was on the basis of five new ordinary shares for every existing six ordinary shares held as of the close of business on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Confirming the listing of the additional stocks of Lasaco Assurance today, the Head of Issuer Regulation Department of NGX RegCo, Mr Godstime Iwenekhai, announced in a circular that, “Trading licence holders are hereby notified that an additional 9,236,321,546 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each of Lasaco Assurance Plc were today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, listed on the daily official list of Nigerian Exchange Limited.
“The additional shares arose from the company’s rights issue of 9,236,321,546 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at N2.00 per share on the basis of five new ordinary shares for every existing six ordinary shares held as of the close of business on Friday, February 20, 2026.
“With the listing of the additional 9,236,321,546 ordinary shares, the total issued and fully paid-up share capital of Lasaco Assurance Plc has now increased from 11,083,585,855 to 20,319,907,401 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each.”
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has said the successful recapitalisation of the insurance industry will strengthen the sector’s ability to support financial stability and economic growth.
NIA Chairman, Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, said a well-capitalised insurance industry would be better positioned to meet its obligations promptly, underwrite complex and large-scale risks and serve as a dependable pillar of the Nigerian economy.
She made the remarks while commending the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) for its structured implementation of the new minimum capital requirements under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025.
Mrs Nwachukwu said NAICOM’s clear guidelines, systematic verification process, defined timelines and rigorous supervision had provided operators with a credible framework for navigating the recapitalisation exercise.
She described the outcome as a major milestone for the industry and congratulated the 43 insurance and reinsurance companies that have successfully met the prescribed minimum capital requirements.
According to her, the exercise represents “a major win not just for regulators and operators, but for policyholders, investors and the wider Nigerian economy.”
Mrs Nwachukwu said the association would continue to work with NAICOM and other stakeholders to consolidate the gains of the exercise, with emphasis on sustainable industry growth, stronger market conduct and improved consumer confidence.
The official also expressed solidarity with the eight companies still undergoing final verification and regulatory review, urging them to remain confident as NAICOM completes the process within the 14-day review period.
The NIA chairman assured policyholders and the wider business community that the insurance industry would emerge from the recapitalisation exercise stronger, more resilient and better positioned to contribute to Nigeria’s economic development.
