# Contracts For Difference (CFDs) on Deriv **URL:** \ **Category:** Trading Platforms\ **Tags:** cfd\ **Created:** [March 8, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/contracts-for-difference-cfds-on-deriv/27645 "2022-03-08T05:07:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sakina\_derivadmin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/sakina_derivadmin/32/5512_2.png) [@Sakina\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Sakina_derivadmin)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/contracts-for-difference-cfds-on-deriv/27645/1 "2022-03-08T05:07:30Z")
A contract for differences (CFD) is a contract that pays the difference between the value of an asset at the time of opening a trade and its value at closing the trade. ### Advantages of CFD trading - **Trade with leverage** Trade a larger position than your existing capital. - **Hedge your portfolio** Offset potential losses to your investment portfolio by hedging with CFDs. - **Go long and short** Trade long and short positions, depending on your preferred strategy. ### What you can trade with CFDs? Contracts for difference (CFDs) allow you to speculate on a number of markets, including indices, shares and commodities. At [Deriv.com](http://deriv.com/) we offer popular cash indices, cryptocurrencies, as well as proprietary Synthetic Indices that simulate market movement. Haven’t created a Deriv account yet? Click [here](https://deriv.com/signup/) to get started right away! If you have any questions, please visit our Help Centre or contact us via Live Chat and WhatsApp. > **[Help Centre | Frequently Asked Questions | Deriv](https://deriv.com/help-centre)** > > Have questions on your trading account, how our trading platforms work or about trading? Read our FAQ’s or contact us through Deriv live chat. ---
**Author:** ![Sakina\_derivadmin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/sakina_derivadmin/32/5512_2.png) [@Sakina\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Sakina_derivadmin)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/contracts-for-difference-cfds-on-deriv/27645/2 "2022-03-08T05:07:47Z")