CFD stands for Contract for Difference. It is a contract between a trader and a CFD provider or broker. Both agree to cash-settle the price difference of an underlying financial instrument from opening and closing the contract. The trader speculates on the price movement of an underlying asset, like a stock, index, metal, or energy instrument, without buying it.

CFD Stocks are contracts between a trader and broker based on the speculation on the price difference of underlying stocks (CFDs based on shares or stock). The trader doesn’t buy the stock but enters into a contract by speculating on the rise or fall of the stock price. Learn more by reading our article on CFD Stocks .

Index CFD is a contract between two parties (trader and broker) to exchange the difference in the value of an underlying stock index. This is a popular method to speculate on stock index performance. So, a trader speculates on the difference in the value of a stock index without purchasing any stocks. To explore more, read our recent article on popular stock indices .

No. CFD trading is not done through popular exchanges. It is an OTC market. CFDs don’t trade 24X7. The opening and closing times depend on the instrument it tracks. See in detail CFD opening times .

What are some of the most popular CFDs?

The following are some of the most popular CFDs: Metals: Gold (XAUUSD), Silver (XAGUSD) Stocks: Apple (AAPL), Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN) Energy: Brent Crude (UKOIL), US Crude (OIL), Natural Gas (NATGAS).

How can I access real-time CFD data?

CFD Data can be accessed using WebSockets or REST API. You can access real-time CFD data from TraderMade’s website that can be used for pricing CFDs, making apps and charts, further market making, and in blockchain applications.

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Python Go Java

import tradermade as tm
# set api key
tm.set_rest_api_key('api_key')

#get live data
tm.live(currency='EURUSD,GBPUSD',fields=['bid', 'mid', 'ask'])
    
# get historical data 
tm.historical(currency='EURUSD,GBPUSD', date='2021-04-22',interval='daily', fields=['open', 'high', 'low','close']) 

# get hourly timeseries data 
tm.timeseries(currency='EURUSD', start='2024-11-25-00:00',end='2024-11-26-15:03',interval='hourly',fields=['open', 'high', 'low','close'])

# gets list of all available cfds 
tm.cfd_list() 

# gets list of all available currency codes 
tm.currency_list()

import (
    "log" 
    "fmt"     
    tradermade "github.com/tradermade/Go-SDK/rest" 
)

func main() {
    // init client
    client := tradermade.NewRESTClient("YOUR_API_KEY")
    
    // set parameters 
    currencyPairs := []string{"EURUSD", "GBPUSD", "USDJPY"}
    
    // get live rates
    liveRates, err := client.GetLiveRates(currencyPairs)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatalf("Error fetching live rates: %v", err)
    }
    
    // iterate over quotes
    for _, quote := range liveRates.Quotes {
        fmt.Printf("Base: %s, Quote: %s, Bid: %f, Ask: %f, Mid: %f",
        quote.BaseCurrency, quote.QuoteCurrency, quote.Bid, quote.Ask, quote.Mid)
    }
}

package io.tradermade.test_client_jvm
import io.tradermade.test_client_jvm.ui.theme.TestClientJVMTheme
import io.tradermade.kotlin.sdk.TraderMadeAPI

public class JavaTMSSample {

    public static void main(String[] args) throws InterruptedException {       
    val api = TraderMadeAPI("YOUR_API_KEY")
    
    val liveData = api.getLiveData("EURUSD,GBPUSD")
    print(liveData)
    
    val historicalData = api.getHistoricalData("EURUSD", "2023-08-01")
    print(historicalData)
    
    val timeSeriesData = api.getTimeSeriesData("EURUSD", "2023-08-01", "2023-08-10", "daily", "1")
    print(timeSeriesData)
    
    val convertedAmount = api.convertCurrency("EUR", "USD", 1000.0)
    print(convertedAmount)

    }
}

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Our API is easy to use, fast, and reliable, so you can spend less time worrying about data and more time building your app.

Financial Institutions: Financial institutions, such as banks, hedge funds, and asset management firms, leverage our CFD API to enhance their risk management, trading strategies, and market analysis.
Brokerage Firms: Brokerage firms use our CFD API to provide their clients with accurate and up-to-date market data, enabling them to make informed trading decisions.
Trading Platforms: CFD trading platforms rely on our API to deliver real-time quotes, charts, and analysis tools to their users, facilitating efficient and effective trading.
Algorithmic Traders: Algorithmic traders utilize our CFD API to develop and execute automated trading strategies based on market data, enabling them to capitalize on trading opportunities at high speeds.
Research Firms: Research firms use our CFD API to conduct in-depth market analysis, generate reports, and provide valuable insights to their clients.
Education and Training: Educational institutions and training providers use our CFD API to simulate real-world trading environments and educate students on the intricacies of CFD trading.

What people say

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TraderMade has been a reliable source of FX and Precious Metals pricing data. In the indexing industry, you have to be as precise as a Swiss watch. Using TraderMade has been a help for Bita to reach that precision on our calculations.

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COO, BITA Data

Frequently asked questions

: CFD data refers to real-time and historical price information for Contracts for Difference (CFDs), which are financial instruments that allow you to speculate on the price movements of underlying assets.
: CFD data can be used for various purposes, including market analysis, risk management, algorithmic trading, and building financial applications.
: TraderMade offers CFD data on a wide range of assets, including stocks, indices, energy, and precious metals.
: TraderMade's CFD data is highly accurate and reliable, sourced from leading broker-dealer networks.
: Yes, TraderMade provides historical CFD data, allowing you to analyze past market trends and patterns.
: TraderMade's CFD data is delivered with sub-50ms latency, ensuring you have access to the most up-to-date information.
: You can access TraderMade's CFD data through our API, which provides real-time and historical pricing information.
: You can access your API key from your dashboard once you sign up and log in. It's free to sign up. You can easily track your API usage. For streaming data API key, start a trial by self-serve once you log in. The streaming API key expires in 14 days.
: Yes, we provide CFD data for some instruments via WebSockets. You can self-start a 14-day trial from your dashboard once you sign up.
: There is no centralized location for CFD trading, yet it works 24 hours, 5 days a week. You can check the open/close schedule for various CFD instruments through the CFD Market Opening Times Page.
: Yes, TraderMade's dedicated support team can assist you with integrating our CFD data into your application.
: Yes, TraderMade's CFD data is ideal for algorithmic trading, providing the data required for developing and executing automated trading strategies.
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: Our payment partner is Stripe; you can use a variety of debit and credit cards - including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express & Diner's Club.

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