Trading Share CFDs with Golden Elephant

Tap into global markets

Trade long or short on share CFDs on the ASX, HKEX, US, UK and DE exchanges all from one account

Access leverage up to 20:1

Use leverage to control a larger position size with a smaller initial investment

Trade long and short

With traditional share trading you can’t trade short, but with Golden Elephant Share CFDs, even bearish trends can be capitalised on.

Ultra-fast execution speed

We work constantly to deliver fast execution speeds across our entire product range.

24/5 dedicated client support

Each client is assigned a personal account manager. Indonesian and Chinese speakers can access account managers fluent in their language.

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Golden Elephant also offers a wide range of Forex Pairs, Indices and Commodities to trade as CFDs.

Trade Share CFDs on  Golden Elephant

Trading Share Contracts For Differences (CFDs) is a popular way for traders to speculate on the price movements of shares without actually owning the underlying assets. In this article, we will cover the basics of Share CFD trading, including what Share CFDs are, how they work, and some key factors to consider when trading Share CFDs.

What are Share CFDs?

A Share CFD is a financial instrument that allows traders to speculate on the price movements of a share without actually owning the share itself. In a Share CFD trade, the trader agrees to exchange the difference in price of the underlying share between the time the trade is opened and closed.

How do Share CFDs work?

When a trader opens a Share CFD trade, they will typically be required to deposit a margin, which is a small percentage of the total value of the trade. The amount of margin required will depend on the broker and the underlying share being traded. If the share price moves in the trader’s favour, they can make a profit, but if it moves against them, they will incur a loss.

The profit or loss on a Share CFD trade is calculated based on the difference between the opening and closing prices of the trade, multiplied by the number of CFDs traded. If a trader buys a Share CFD and the price of the underlying share goes up, they can sell the CFD at a higher price and make a profit. Similarly, if a trader sells a Share CFD and the price of the underlying share goes down, they can buy the CFD back at a lower price and make a profit.

Key factors to consider when trading Share CFDs:

  1. The underlying share: Before trading Share CFDs, it is important to research the underlying share and understand its fundamentals, such as its financial performance and any news that may impact its price.
  2. Market conditions: Share CFDs are traded on a variety of markets, such as the London Stock Exchange or the New York Stock Exchange. It is important to understand the market conditions, such as volatility and liquidity, that may impact the price of the underlying share.
  3. Margin requirements: As mentioned earlier, Share CFD trades require a margin deposit. It is important to understand the margin requirements of your broker and ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover any potential losses.
  4. Trading strategy: Like any form of trading, Share CFD trading requires a solid trading strategy. Traders should consider factors such as their risk tolerance, trading goals, and preferred trading style when developing their strategy.
  5. Risk management: Trading Share CFDs involves a high level of risk, as prices can move quickly and unpredictably. Traders should have a clear risk management plan in place, such as setting stop-loss orders to limit potential losses.

Share CFD product range

Share CFD Costs AU Shares US Shares HK Shares UK Shares DE Shares

Share CFD Costs

Share CFDs are traded at the real market price. We take a small commission when you open the position, and then again when you close it.

Rebate requirement based on Share CFD trades of the specified country only. Market data fees are charged on 1st of every calendar month and reversed at the end of each calendar month if rebate requirement is met on a particular exchange.

To activate Share CFD data feeds, login to the Client Portal. Please note that you can only trade Share CFDs with Golden Elephant on the Golden Elephant platform.

A breakdown of the costs associated with Share CFD trading with Golden Elephant is provided in the table below:

Country Market Data Fee Rebate Required Commission rate Minimum commission
Australia AUD $22.00 4 Trades 0.08% none
Germany EUR £0.00 N/A 0.10% none
UK GBP £0.00 N/A 0.10% none
US USD $0.00 N/A 2 cents per share none
Hong Kong HKD $120 4 Trades 0.18% HK$50/AUD$10/EUR€6/GBP£6/CHF$7 USD$7/NZD$10/CAD$9/SGD$10

AU Shares

See some of the most popular share cfds on the Australian Stock Exchange available through the ST5 platform.

Company Symbol
BHP Billiton Ltd BHP
Qantas Airways Ltd QAN
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd CBA
Westpac Ltd WBC

US Shares

See some of the most popular share cfds on the New York Stock Exchange available through the ST5 platform.

Company Symbol
The Walt Disney Company DIS
Uber Technologies Inc. UBER
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. BABA
General Motors Co GM
Twitter Inc. TWTR

HK Shares

See some of the most popular share cfds on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange available through the ST5 platform.

Company Symbol
Tencent Holdings Ltd 700.HK
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988.HK
AIA Group Ltd 1299.HK
CLP Holdings Ltd 2.HK
Meituan 3690.HK

UK Shares

See some of the most popular share cfds on the London Stock Exchange available through the ST5 platform.

Symbol Exchange Description
SHEL LSE Shell PLC CFD
AAF LSE Airtel Africa PLC CFD
AAL LSE Anglo American PLC CFD
ABDN LSE abrdn plc CFD
ABF LSE Associated British Foods PLC CFD

DE Shares

See some of the most popular share cfds on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange available through the ST5 platform.

Symbol Exchange Description
ADS DE adidas AG CFD
AIR DE Airbus SE CFD
ALV DE Allianz SE CFD
BAS DE BASF SE CFD
BAYN DE Bayer AG CFD

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