Frequently Asked Trading Questions

This section is dedicated to answering commonly asked questions.

Blue Index

• How do I place an order?
• Can Blue Index give me advice?
• How do I open an account?
• Who can open an account with Blue Index to trade CFDs?
• What can I trade through my Blue Index account?
• What can Blue Index offer an active trader that other brokers cannot?

CFDs

• Is there maximum opening Contract Value?
• Is there a minimum opening Contract Value?
• What is the minimum account-opening requirement?
• What is Marking to Market?
• How long can I hold a CFD?
• What are the tax implications of trading CFDs?
• Can anyone trade CFDs?
• How does Margin work?
• What are the costs?

Equity Trading

• Will I ever be forced to close my Equity CFD position?
• Do I own the shares if I buy an Equity CFD?
• Do I receive Dividends on Equity CFDs?
• On what stocks can I trade Equity CFDs?

Risks

• What are the Risks?
• What happens with corporate actions?

Miscellaneous

• Do I receive statements and contract notes?
• Can I ask my stockbroker or another to place orders on my behalf?