There are two basics ways of trading individual shares. You could either buy and sell stocks directly on the stock markets or you could gain access to the global stock markets with contracts for difference (CFDs). When you directly buy and sell shares, you need sufficient capital in your trading account since stocks of the largest companies tend to be expensive. However, with CFDs, you can gain exposure to the biggest US and EU stocks by investing only a fraction of the total trading amount due to the availability of leverage. Plus, since you are only speculating on the price difference over a specific timeframe, rather than owning the stocks, the capital outlay is lower that direct equity trading on exchanges.

It is crucial to employ strong risk management measures, especially while share trading CFDs on leverage. This is because leverage increases market exposure, magnifying both profit and loss potential. Experienced traders tend to follow a rule of not investing more than 1% of their trading capital on a single position. They also set stop loss and take profit orders at the time of opening a position. Learn more about risk management strategies at OneRoyal Academy.

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) are the most popular online trading platforms for shares. OneRoyal offers powerful trading tools on both MT4 and MT5. Plus, you can trade stocks on your preferred device - PC, laptop, or mobile phone.

By trading with a regulated broker, you're protected against fraud, unfair practices and illegal activity. Also, regulated brokers comply with strict financial standards, ensuring the security of your money.