This move offers global clients unprecedented access to diversified, thematic trading opportunities and reflects EBC’s commitment to delivering institutional-grade tools with flexibility, transparency, and efficiency.

What Are ETF CFDs and Why Do They Matter?

ETF CFDs allow traders to speculate on the price movements of popular exchange-traded funds without owning the underlying assets. With this launch, EBC clients can now trade CFDs on ETFs listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ, including those issued by industry giants like Vanguard, iShares (BlackRock), and State Street Global Advisors.

This product expansion is designed to bridge intelligent product design with market relevance, empowering traders to achieve both precision and performance in their strategies.

Thematic Access and Tactical Flexibility

The new suite covers a broad range of global macroeconomic and sectoral themes, enabling traders to:

- Gain Geographic Exposure: Trade ETFs like the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF for targeted country strategies.

- Access Fixed Income and Commodities: Participate in funds such as the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond Fund and the United States Oil Fund LP (tracking WTI crude).

- Explore Sector and Dividend Strategies: Take positions in sector-specific baskets and dividend-focused ETFs like the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF.

- Utilise Market Cap and Style Tilts: Trade products such as the Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF or the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF for growth or value exposure.

These ETFs serve as both stand-alone trade ideas and as complementary instruments for advanced portfolio structuring and thematic trading.

Smarter Exposure: Leverage, Shorting, and Cost Efficiency

EBC’s ETF CFDs offer several advantages over traditional ETF investing:

- Leverage: Enhance capital efficiency and potential returns by trading with leverage.

- Shorting: Take both long and short positions to benefit from rising or falling markets.

- Cost Efficiency: Enjoy a simplified cost structure with no traditional fund management fees or broker commissions.

- Real-Time Execution: Trade instantly via EBC’s recognised platforms for seamless market access.

This flexibility allows traders to react quickly to market shifts, as seen during periods like the post-pandemic V-shaped recovery, where certain thematic ETFs outperformed broader indices.

How to Get Started

Traders can access these new ETF CFDs by registering at www.ebc.com and choosing between simulated or live trading environments.

Why This Matters

With this expansion, EBC empowers global traders to diversify portfolios, pursue tactical and thematic trades, and manage risk more effectively. Whether you’re targeting specific sectors, responding to macro trends, or seeking cost-effective exposure, EBC’s new ETF CFD suite is designed to support your trading ambitions in today’s fast-moving markets.