Investment Glossary · Quick read · No ads
Contract For Difference
The short answer
A derivative where parties exchange the difference between an asset's opening and closing price without owning the asset.
What is Contract For Difference?
A derivative where parties exchange the difference between an asset's opening and closing price without owning the asset.
About this page. Written by Associate Professor Charles Lo, CPA, PhD. Checked against reliable sources before publication. No ads and no paywall. Editorial standards · How we fact check · Corrections log · Report an error
Educational information only. Nothing on this page is personal financial, tax or legal advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
