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US SHARES TRADING

What are US Shares?

US shares refer to shares of companies that are listed on US stock exchanges like NASDAQ and NYSE. These shares are essentially units of ownership in US-listed companies, also commonly referred to as 'stocks', a term that is often used interchangeably with shares in the financial markets.

Stock trading is the process of buying and selling these shares. Using share CFDs, you can speculate and capitalise on the price movements of selected stocks for capital gains. Access more than 500 of the largest US listed companies through our US share CFDs.

With Vantage, you can enjoy $0 commissions trading for popular US share CFDs like Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), Microsoft (MSFT), Netflix (NFLX), Alphabet (GOOG) and more.

WHAT IS THE US EARNINGS SEASON?

The earnings season refers to the period of time when listed companies report their quarterly results to shareholders and the public.

During the earnings season, companies will divulge key information that give investors more clarity on the state of the business over the reported period. This can include key metrics such as revenue growth, gross margins, operating margins, and guidance on future growth.

For traders, earnings season tends to be a period with greater volatility in the stock market, presenting opportunities for trading stocks.

Why Trade US Shares with Vantage?

  • US SHARES

    $0
    Commission*

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    Explore the potential of taking both long and short positions in stocks from some of the largest companies in the US markets, starting from just $0 per trade*.
    *On selected contracts. Other fees may be applicable

  • US SHARES

    Tight Spreads on
    Vantage Raw ECN Accounts

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    With competitive spreads from 0.0*, trade the world's most traded forex pairs at minimum cost.
    *Other fees may be applicable

  • US SHARES

    Trade
    On The Go 

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    Buy and sell US shares anytime. React swiftly to news on our trading platform and mobile app.

  • US SHARES

    Low & Transparent
    Costs

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    Start trading with $0 deposit fees* with no hidden fees.
    *Other fees may be applicable

  • US SHARES

    Free Educational
    Material

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    Equip yourself with US shares trading knowledge through free educational materials on Vantage Academy.

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    Fast Execution
    Speeds

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    Lightning-fast trade execution speed to ensure you don’t miss out on market movements.

  • US SHARES

    Risk Management
    Tools

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    Vantage offers negative balance protection, price alerts and stop loss tools to help you better manage your downside risk. 

  • US SHARES

    MT4 & MT5
    Account

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    Get access to soft commodities markets with powerful MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms.

How Does Share CFD Trading Work with Vantage?

  • 1

    Open a live account with Vantage and be verified

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    Deposit funds to your newly created account

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    Analyse the stock markets before deciding to buy and sell stocks

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    Open and monitor your first trading position

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    When you think it’s time, close the position to complete the trade

Popular US Shares Specification

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TSLA

Tesla, Inc.

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NVIDIA

Nvidia Corp

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NFLX

Netflix Inc.

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AAPL

Apple Inc.

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META

Meta Platforms Inc

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TTWO

Take-two Interactive Software Inc

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SNOW

Snowflake Inc-Class A

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JD

JD.com Inc-ADR

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ALIBABA

Alibaba Group

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PANW

Palo Alto Networks Inc Prov

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • 1

    How do I trade US shares?

    You can trade US shares by opening a trading account with a broker. With Vantage, you can trade Contracts for Differences (CFDs) with a live account.
    Here are the 5 steps to get started:

    • Fill in the form on our Live Account page
    • Complete your account sign up by providing the required documents and be verified
    • Fund your account using our range of convenient funding methods, all available without any deposit fees
    • Select your preferred US share and open a position
    • When you feel the time is right, close the position to complete your trade

    Here’s an in-depth guide to trading stocks online.
  • 2

    Can anyone trade in the US stock market?

    Yes, anyone can trade in the US stock market. By signing up for a trading account with Vantage, you can enjoy the advantage of $0 commissions when you trade US stocks.

    To help you understand better, be sure to visit our library of free educational materials and US stocks articles. These resources will help to improve your understanding of the stocks before you begin trading.
  • 3

    What are the three major stock exchanges in the US?

    The three major stock exchanges in the US are:
    • New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
    • NASDAQ Stock Market
    • NYSE Chicago
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    How do I buy and sell shares in USA?

    To buy and sell shares in the USA, you will need to open a trading account with a broker that offers access to US stock exchanges. This trading account would then allow you to buy and sell US shares.

    With Vantage, getting access to the US stock trading involves three key steps: creating and funding your account, understanding the stock market and strategically opening and closing positions for your chosen stocks.
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    Is it good to trade in US stocks?

    Trading US stocks comes with both benefits and risks that should be carefully considered.

    Understanding the nature of the stock market and the various factors that can cause values to fluctuate is important. It's recommended to thoroughly research your trading options and possibly seek advice from a financial advisor or professional before engaging in US stock trading.

    You can also visit our library of free educational materials and articles to help improve your understanding before you begin trading stocks.