Shares trading

Barclays, Amazon, Tesla, Meta, Apple – trade these corporate powerhouses along with thousands of other shares at your fingertips.
Shares explained
 
Shares CFDs explained
If you want to profit from a company’s performance, then trading shares is the way to do it. We explain what they are and the key things you need to know.
Why trade shares?
Shares are one of the most popular asset classes to trade and are a favourite of longer-term traders. We list the key reasons why shares are such an attractive investment.
How to trade shares
Want to know how to trade shares using CFDs without owning the underlying stock? This section breaks down how to profit from falling and rising prices.

Market-leading pricing

Market-leading pricing

Trading tools

We offer sophisticated trading tools, competitive spreads and exceptional execution quality on over 80 currency pairs.
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Currency Converter

Calculate the foreign exchange rates of major FX currency pairs using our free currency converter.
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Margin pip calculator by FOREX.com

Margin PIP calculator

Use our free pip value calculator to estimate your potential profits or losses before you start trading a currency pair.

Award-winning mobile apps

Designed for instant control wherever you are, enjoy one-tap trading, intelligent buy/sell signals and a customisable layout to suit your trading style.
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Frequently asked questions

Can I go short on equity CFDs?

Yes, you can go either long or short on top companies from around the world.

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Where can I find the contract details for CFD markets?

On FOREX.com platforms, CFD contract sizes, values and expiry dates will be located in the Market Information Sheets available.

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Which platforms can I trade shares/equities on?

Shares trading is available on the proprietary FOREX.com platforms. Equities are not currently available on the MetaTrader 4 platform.

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Why trade shares with FOREX.com?
A lot can happen in 20 years. But throughout that time we’ve remained steadfast, providing traders with the stability and opportunities they need to make their mark on the financial markets.
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Reliable, consistent trade execution 
Peace of mind that your trades are executed swiftly, with a 99.99%* execution rate of less than a second.
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Exceptionally capable trading platforms 
Enjoy a suite of powerful platforms and get the popular charting program TradingView for free. 
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Global market leader
We have over 21 years’ experience helping traders achieve their goals.
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Part of the StoneX Group
As part of a NASDAQ-listed company, we’ve got financial strength and security you can depend on.

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