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Counterparty


What is the counter party risk for CFDs?

February 16, 2016

A CFD is a 'contract for difference' between you and your broker. You choose the shares, indices, currency pairs or raw materials you want to buy or shorten and your broker finances your transaction. So, the broker is your counter-party.
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