Types of CFDs

There are three different Contracts for difference models – Direct Market Access CFDs, Exchange Traded (ASX CFDs) and Market Maker CFDs.


Direct Market Access CFDs

First Prudential Markets provide CFDs via the Direct Market Access (DMA) model because we believe it is the most fair and transparent model available. DMA traders are "price makers" as they can enter and see an equal order flow onto the queue of the underlying exchange. This guarantees they receive true ASX prices on every trade. DMA CFDs result in real time execution, guaranteed market prices and allow to you to participate in the order book and opening and closing phases of the market.

Exchange Traded CFDs

When trading ASX CFDs, orders are entered directly via a Participant into the ASX CFD central market order book. This order book is available for the market to see. All orders are executed on a strict price/time priority. This means that the first order with the best bid or offer price is always executed first. Trading in the ASX CFD central market order book also ensures 'client orders' are always given priority over a broker's 'house orders'.

Market Maker CFDs

Market Maker CFD prices are not identical to the prices on the underlying market. Market maker prices derive their prices from the underlying market, rather than providing exchange prices. As an intermediary a Market Maker has the ability to alter prices in their favour, causing slippage which can be a significant cost of trading. Market makers do not hedge 100% of their CFD positions and have the potential to profit from client losses. When trading through a market maker orders are at the discretion of a dealer. CFD orders are not placed directly on the market but flow through a dealer, resulting in orders being filled at inferior prices, so trading is slower especially in fast moving markets.

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