CFD Trading: What Is It, Really?

Financial, Commodities, Crypto
3 April 2025

Have you ever checked our CFDs trading challenges and wondered what CFD trading is all about? If so, we are here to break it down for you – and this video is your perfect starting point. 

You might know Lachlan from our weekly Live Trading Room on Thursdays! In this video, Lachlan shares his journey from being a full-time CFD trader to becoming a futures expert and lays out everything you need know about this powerful way to trade global markets. 

The best thing about it? He does it in plain, easy and engaging language that even a beginner trader can follow.  

 

Key Takeaways 

In just a few minutes, you will get the chance to learn: 

  • What are CFDs? And how it allows you to trade stocks, gold, oil, forex, and more – without owning the asset directly. 
     

  • How you can profit when markets either go up or down
     

  • The truth about leverage – and why it can amplify both risk and reward. 
     

  • Fees, spreads, and overnight charges – the real costs you need to understand as a trader. 
     

  • Why professional risk control is the actual key to long-term success in CFD trading. 
     

  • What to watch out for and consider when choosing a CFD provider (not everyone’s equal). 
     

And most importantly: how TTP supports your journey with risk-free simulation and world-class trading challenges


Lachlan doesn’t just explain the mechanics – he brings a trader’s experience and energy to every second. You will get the chance to see exactly how these tools work, and how to approach them like a pro (even if you’re not one, yet!). 

If you’re still reading up until here, this means you might have considered joining one of TTP’s CFDs challenges.  

Whether you're a total beginner or someone looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll walk away with real insights and practical tips. 

 

Just click play and dive into the world of CFD trading with Lachlan. Who knows? It might just be the start of your next big chapter in trading!