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Stock Trading with Exness

How stock CFDs work on Exness and how they compare with trading shares through an online trading account on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).

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Exness offers stock CFDs on well-known international companies, alongside forex, metals, energies and crypto, all traded from the same MetaTrader 5 account. A stock CFD lets a trader in Nigeria speculate on a share price going up or down without holding the underlying share on any exchange, including the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). Trading is done online through a broker account rather than through a stockbroker seat on a physical exchange floor, so there is no need for a separate NGX trading account to access these instruments. Leverage is available on stock CFDs, which can multiply both gains and losses, so position size and risk management matter more than on a typical long-term share purchase. Accounts can be funded from $10 in USD, and stock CFD positions are opened and closed the same way as any other instrument on the platform, with live pricing and no fixed exchange trading hours tied to NGX sessions.

How stock CFD trading works on Exness

Frequently asked questions

Can I trade stocks with Exness from Nigeria?
Yes. Exness offers CFDs on shares of major international companies, which can be traded long or short from an Exness account on MetaTrader 5, alongside forex and other instruments.
Is trading stock CFDs the same as buying shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX)?
No. A stock CFD is a contract that tracks a share's price; the trader does not own or register the underlying share on the NGX or any other exchange, and no separate stockbroker trading account is required.
Do I need an online trading account to trade stock CFDs?
Yes, a funded broker account such as an Exness trading account is required. Accounts can be opened online and funded from $10 before placing a stock CFD trade.

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