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Trade CFDs with 1:500 leverage

Go long or short on a wide range of markets, from Forex and Gold to 24/7 Cryptocurrency trading opportunities.

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Why trade CFDs on Deriv

No overnight fees

Trade CFDs on selected financial assets without overnight swap charges with a Deriv MT5 Swap-free account.

Over 200 diverse instruments

Trade a portfolio of instruments across 6 major financial markets — Forex, Stocks, Stock Indices, Commodities, ETFs, and 24/7 Crypto.

Built-in capital protection

Protect your capital with negative balance protection, stop-loss, and take-profit. Available on every Deriv MT5 account.

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Trade with Deriv MT5

Deriv MetaTrader 5 (MT5) combines fast execution with intuitive charts, 20+ timeframes, and over 80 indicators for in-depth price analysis.

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Your questions answered

What's the best way to manage different CFD trading approaches on Deriv?

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You can open both a Standard and a Swap-free MT5 account on Deriv. This flexibility allows you to choose the most cost-effective account for each trade — using the Standard account for short-term trades where overnight fees aren't a concern, and the Swap-free account for longer-term positions for no overnight (swap) charges.

Can I practise CFD trading before using real money?

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Yes, you can practise CFD trading before trading with real money. Our demo account comes preloaded with AED 10,000 in virtual funds, giving you full access to all CFD instruments and platform features. This allows you to test strategies, understand leverage effects, and gain confidence across different markets before transitioning to live trading.

What's the minimum deposit needed to start CFD trading on Deriv?

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You can begin CFD trading with just AED 40 or USD 10, making it accessible regardless of your starting capital. This low minimum gives you access to over 200 CFD instruments, advanced MT5 trading tools, and all our risk-management features from day one.