From the Editor Issue 28: Seven Things to Consider Before Trading CFDs

Rivkin Team

Recent troubles relating to a financial services company that offers derivatives to retail clients have created good reason for Australian traders and investors to be vigilant about who they do business with, and to be aware of the risks that exist the moment one hands over cash to an Australian financial services licensee.

In light of this issue, Rivkin Securities Managing Director Scott Schuberg has written this month’s From the Editor, which highlights some practical steps that those trading, or interested in trading, Contracts for Difference (CFDs) should be aware of.

In order for retail investors and traders to be comfortable with the products and services that they are using, an honest and transparent approach must be used to ensure that Rivkin clients and potential Rivkin clients have the information necessary to make an informed and complete judgement before using the financial tools that we offer.

This piece is not exhaustive by any means, but we believe it is a good start for anyone who is keen to know more about the CFD industry and how it works, and we welcome any feedback and/or questions that might come up as a result.