Stocks
Trade Stocks
Access thousands of global stocks from major exchanges with competitive spreads and flexible trading options.
What are Stocks?
A share is a unit of ownership in a publicly traded company. Also called stocks or equities, stocks are one of the most popular financial assets being traded today. Stocks also allow their owners a share of any dividends declared by the company and voting rights. This makes stock ownership not just a trading opportunity, but also a way to participate in a company's growth and success.
Company Ownership
Own a piece of your favorite companies and participate in their growth through stock ownership and dividend distributions.
Popular Stocks
Trade shares of the world's most recognizable and successful companies.
Technology Giants
Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook - leading technology companies with global reach and innovation.
Entertainment & Retail
Disney for entertainment and Wal-Mart for retail - established companies with strong market presence.
Innovative Companies
Tesla, Palantir, SpaceX and other innovative firms leading the future of transportation and technology.
How do I Trade Stocks?
There are multiple ways to trade stocks, each with distinct advantages and considerations.
Direct Stock Ownership
Purchase actual stocks through a broker. However, this method requires following applicable short sale and day trading rules.
CFD Trading
Trade stocks using Contracts for Difference (CFDs). This avoids day trading and short sale restrictions while offering flexible trading options.
Stocks Effect on the Indices Market
Indices are composed of individual stocks, so stock price movements directly impact the indices they belong to. The impact depends on whether the index is capitalization weighted or price weighted.
Capitalization Weighted
Companies with larger market caps (like those in S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100) have greater influence on the index.
Price Weighted
Higher-priced stocks have more impact, as seen in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Benefits of Stock Trading
Discover the advantages of trading equities with Capitalvo.
Long & Short Options
Flexibility to buy and sell stocks, whether you own actual shares or trade CFDs.
Strong Trending
Stocks tend to trend well based on the financial strength of the underlying company.
Endless Opportunities
Thousands of stocks to choose from means there's never a lack of trading opportunities.
Disadvantages of Stock Trading
Just as leverage increases the potential gains in any stock CFD trade, it also increases the potential losses. This makes leverage a double-edged sword and both a benefit and a disadvantage when not used properly.
Another disadvantage often not considered is the amount of research and knowledge required to successfully predict stock market movements. The markets are very complex and it isn't unusual for traders to get caught by geopolitical risks they hadn't considered.
Ready to Trade Stocks?
Access global equity markets with Capitalvo's advanced trading platform.