What Is Equity Trading?
What equity trading means and how to trade equities as CFDs on Exness.
Open Exness Account →Equity trading is buying and selling company shares. On Exness you access equities as CFDs — trading the price movement of a stock without owning it, long or short, with leverage on MT5. Equity CFDs follow the underlying exchange's hours, and prices can gap around earnings and news, so size positions with that volatility in mind.
Equity trading explained
- Equity trading means trading company shares (stocks).
- On Exness you trade equity CFDs — the price, not ownership.
- Go long or short with leverage on MT5.
- Equity CFDs follow the underlying exchange hours.
- Earnings and news can cause sharp moves and gaps.
Equity (share) CFD facts
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| What you trade | Share price as a CFD |
| Ownership | No — no shareholder rights |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Risks | Leverage, earnings gaps |
Frequently asked questions
What is equity trading?
It is trading company shares. On Exness this is done via equity CFDs, where you speculate on the share price rather than owning the stock.
Can I short equities on Exness?
Yes — equity CFDs let you go short as easily as long, so you can aim to profit from falling prices, with leverage increasing risk.
Do I get dividends on equity CFDs?
You do not own the shares, but dividend adjustments may be applied to CFD positions around the ex-dividend date.