Contracts for Differences. A contract for difference is a contract between two parties, buyer and seller, stipulating that the seller will pay to the buyer the difference between the current value of an asset and its value at contract time. Contracts for differences allow investors to take long or short positions, and unlike futures contracts have no fixed expiry date or contract size. Trades are conducted on a leveraged basis and these contracts can only be settled in cash. Investing in a contract for differences carries the same risks as investing in a future or option and the Investment Adviser should be aware of these as set out in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 respectively. Transactions in contracts for differences may also have a contingent liability and the Investment Adviser should be aware of the implications of this as set out in paragraph 7.2 below. As with many leveraged products, maximum exposure is not limited to the initial investment; it is possible to lose more than one put in.
Contracts for Differences. Futures and options contracts can also be referred to as contracts for differences. These can be options and futures on the FTSE 100 index or any other indexes, as well as currency and interest rate swaps. However, unlike other futures and options, these contracts can only be settled in cash. Investing in a contract for differences carries similar risks as investing in a future or an option and you should be aware of these as set out in paragraphs 3.11 and 3.12 above respectively. Transactions in contracts for differences may also have a contingent liability and you should be aware of the implications of this as set out in paragraph 3.15 below.
Contracts for Differences. Futures and options contracts can also be referred to as a contract for differences. These can be options and futures on a market index, as well as currency and interest rate swaps. However, unlike other futures, and options, these contracts can only be settled in cleared funds. Investing in a contract for differences carries the same risks as investing in a future or an option and you should be aware of these as set out in paragraphs
Contracts for Differences. CFDs, which are traded off-exchange (or Over-the-Counter (‘OTC’)), are agreements to exchange the difference in value of a particular instrument or currency between the time at which the agreement is entered into and the time at which it is closed. This allows the Clients to replicate the economic effect of trading in particular currencies or other instruments without requiring actual ownership of those assets. A full list of the CFDs on offer by us is available on our Website.
Contracts for Differences. 3.3.5 Warrants;
Contracts for Differences. Contracts for differences generally cover any contract for adjustment between the parties based on the respective values or levels of certain assets or index references at the time of the contract and a tan agreed future time. These can be options and futures on any index, as well as commodities, securities, currency and interests waps, etc.
Contracts for Differences. 2.4 Investing in a Contract for Differences carries the same risks as investing in a future and you should be aware of these as set out above. Transactions in Contracts for Differences may also have a contingent liability and you should be aware of the implications of this as set out below. Off-exchange Transactions in Derivatives
Contracts for Differences. Certain futures, forward or option contracts can also be referred to as a "contract for differences" -- for example, a forward relating to an equity index. However, these contracts can only be settled in cash. Investing in a contract for difference carries the same risks as investing in a futures contract, forward or an option, and the Customer should be aware of these as set out in the respective sections of this risk disclosure statement above. Transactions in contracts for differences may have margin requirements and the Customer should be aware of the implications of this as set out in the section below entitled "Margin and Leveraged Transactions".
Contracts for Differences. Futures and options contracts can also be referred to as contracts for differences. These can be options and futures on the FTSE 100 index or any other index, as well as currency and interest rate swaps. However, unlike other futures and options, these contracts can only be settled in cash. Investing in a Contract for Differences carries the same risks as investing in a future or an option and you should be aware of these as set out in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 respectively. Transactions in Contracts for Differences may also have a contingent liability and you should be aware of the implications of this as set out in Section 9.
Contracts for Differences. The terms of this Schedule 1 that are applicable to you will differ, as specified below, depending on whether you have been classified as a Retail Client or as a Professional Client. Retail Clients are afforded a higher degree of regulatory protection than those afforded to Professional Clients. Contracts For Differences (“CFD”) transactions for Retail Clients will be subject to applicable European laws and regulations including the CFD Measure as applicable. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. If you have been classified as a Retail Client you hereby acknowledge that you are aware of the percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with IBIE, as published on the IBIE website. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing money.
