| Futures | CFD |
| Centralized | Decentralized |
|
Need relatively more
capital to start. | Need relatively less capital to start. |
|
Brokerage company
makes money through fix commission and fee. |
Service provider
makes money through spread. |
Dow Futures vs Dow CFD
| Dow Futures (E-Mini) | Dow CFD |
| Product Code: YM | Product Code: US30 |
|
Minimum Price
Fluctuation: 1.0 point |
Minimum Price
Fluctuation: 0.5 point |
| 1.0 Point = US$5.00 | 0.5 Point = US$0.68 |
|
Margin: US$5,900
(Will change according on market volatility) | Margin: 5% of index price |