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<h2>What are CFD Forwards?</h2><p>Our forward CFD contracts derive their pricing from the front-month futures contract. Unlike Exchange Traded futures, where the buyer can choose to have their position cash settled at the expiration date, our forward CFD markets will be automatically rolled shortly before the expiration date of the underlying contract into the next month's contract.</p><p><br /></p><p>Any open positions held over the contract rollover date will be cash-adjusted for the step up/down in the change of the price to the next-month contract. This will ensure smooth and continuous pricing. Traders can, of course, close positions as per their strategy at any time of their choosing, just as they would do with any of our cash markets.<br /></p><p>Traders familiar with our cash markets understand there is a daily funding charge/payment (Swap)(depending on the product and whether the position is held long or short). If the position is held past the daily rollover time, with forward CFDs there is no overnight funding and no daily adjustment for dividends; rather, this is factored into the price of the forward contract. View our trading spreads, swap rates and commissions on our website for <a href="https://pepperstone.com/en-au/trading/spreads-swaps-commissions/" target="_self">more details</a>.</p><br /><p>As each day passes, the cash and forwards price will converge due to the reduction in the ‘basis’ or ‘fair value’, and it gets closer to the set expiration date of the underlying futures contract.</p><p></p>

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<h2>Benefits of trading CFD Forwards (Futures) with Pepperstone</h2><p>Traders may look at trading CFD Forwards contracts for various reasons, including:</p>

<h2>CFD Forwards (Futures) you can trade with Pepperstone</h2>

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Index </th>
      <th>Symbol </th>
      <th>Minimum Spread </th>
      <th>Contract Months </th>
      <th>Minimum Size </th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>AUS200 </td>
      <td>AUS200-F </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>GER40 </td>
      <td>GER40-F </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>HK50 </td>
      <td>HK50-F </td>
      <td>10 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>JPN225 </td>
      <td>JPN225-F </td>
      <td>16 </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>UK100 </td>
      <td>UK100-F </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>US30 </td>
      <td>US30-F </td>
      <td>5 </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>NAS100 </td>
      <td>NAS100-F </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>US500 </td>
      <td>US500-F </td>
      <td>1 </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>US Dollar Index</td>
      <td>USDX-F</td>
      <td>5</td>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Canada 60</td>
      <td>CA60-F</td>
      <td>18</td>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Euro 50</td>
      <td>EUSTX50-F</td>
      <td>7</td>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>France 40</td>
      <td>FRA40-F</td>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Germany Mid 50</td>
      <td>MidDE50-F</td>
      <td></td>
      <td></td>
      <td></td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Germany Tech 30</td>
      <td>GERTEC30-F</td>
      <td>6</td>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>China A50</td>
      <td>CN50-F</td>
      <td>15</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>HK China H</td>
      <td>CHINAH-F</td>
      <td>36</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Netherlands 25</td>
      <td>NETH25-F</td>
      <td>16</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Norway 25</td>
      <td>NOR25-F</td>
      <td>15</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>South Africa 40</td>
      <td>NSA40-F</td>
      <td>22</td>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Spain 35</td>
      <td>SPA35-F</td>
      <td>12</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Switzerland 20</td>
      <td>SWI20-F</td>
      <td>12</td>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Index

<table><thead><tr><th>Commodities </th><th>Symbol </th><th>Minimum Size </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Coffee Arabica</td><td>Coffee-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Corn</td><td>Corn-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Cotton</td><td>Cotton-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>US Cocoa</td><td>Cocoa-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Lean Hogs</td><td>LeanHogs-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Live Cattle</td><td>Cattle-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Oats</td><td>Oats-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Orange Juice</td><td>OJ-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Rough Rice</td><td>RghRice-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Soybean Meal</td><td>SoyMeal-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Soybean Oil</td><td>SoyOil-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Soybeans</td><td>SoyBeans-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Sugar White</td><td>Sugar-F</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>US Lumber</td><td>Lumber-F</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Metals </th>
      <th>Symbol </th>
      <th>Minimum Spread </th>
      <th>Contract Months </th>
      <th>Minimum Size </th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Gold </td>
      <td>XAUUSD-F </td>
      <td>0.5 </td>
      <td>2 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Silver </td>
      <td>XAGUSD-F </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>3 </td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Platinum</td>
      <td>Platinum-F</td>
      <td></td>
      <td></td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Metals

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Energy </th>
      <th>Symbol </th>
      <th>Minimum Spread </th>
      <th>Contract Months </th>
      <th>Minimum Size </th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Crude </td>
      <td>Crude-F </td>
      <td>5 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Brent </td>
      <td>Brent-F </td>
      <td>5 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
      <td>1 </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Gasoline</td>
      <td>Gasoline-F</td>
      <td></td>
      <td></td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Natural Gas</td>
      <td>NatGas-F</td>
      <td></td>
      <td></td>
      <td>1</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Energy

<p>A Forward contract is a financial arrangement where two parties agree to execute a transaction involving the purchase or sale of a specific asset at a predetermined date and price in the future. This contractual agreement is tailored to the participants' needs, allowing for flexibility in terms of the underlying asset, quantity, and settlement terms.</p><p>The absence of a centralised exchange makes forwards incredibly versatile, unlike standardised futures contracts traded on exchanges, forwards are typically negotiated directly between the parties.</p><p></p>

What is a Forward contract?

<p>Each has its own set of pros and cons. It's crucial to note that certain traders engage in both CFDs and futures. Regardless of your choice, conducting thorough research is imperative, as prices can fluctuate in both directions.</p><p></p>

Are CFDs better than CFD Futures?

<p>Forwards: Traded over-the-counter (OTC), directly between the two parties involved in the contract. These contracts are customizable and are privately negotiated between two parties. The terms, such as the quantity, price, and delivery date, are agreed upon individually.</p><p>Futures: Traded on organized exchanges, such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) or Eurex. Futures contracts are standardized and traded on organized exchanges. The terms of the contract, including the size of the contract and the delivery date, are predetermined by the exchange.</p>

What is the difference between forwards and futures?

<p>The choice ultimately rests with you. Prior to making a decision, it is essential to conduct your own research, keep in mind the fluctuating nature of prices, and refrain from investing more money than you can bear to lose.</p><p></p>

Should you trade in CFDs or Futures? 

<p>Depending on the contract length this will impact how often we roll the contracts. Pepperstone will align our rolls with the underlying reference future. Some futures such as US30 (Dow Jones Industrial Average) will roll every 3 months, while HK50 (Hong Kong 50) will roll monthly.</p><p></p>

How often do we roll the contract?

<p>The cost of rolling a contract is the spread at the point in time of the rollover, Pepperstone will adjust via a cash credit/debit to your account the difference between the last price before roll and the first price of the next contract. Given the adjustment the only fee that you will be charged is the spread.</p><p></p>

What are the costs involved in the roll and how to avoid auto roll of a forwards?

<p>Pepperstone does not charge a separate commission on Futures CFDs.</p><p></p>

Does Pepperstone charge a commission on CFD Forwards?

<p>Pepperstone offers some of the most popular financial products including Currencies, Indices, and Commodities.</p><p></p>

Which products are offered as CFD Forwards?

<p>Pepperstone offers Futures CFDs on MetaTrader 5 and cTrader. If you currently don't have an account, you can open one and specify MT5 or cTrader.<p>

Any special requirements to trading CFD Forwards?

<p>There are no overnight charges associated with any trade on CFD Forwards as this is factored into the price of the forward contract.</p><p></p>

Are there any overnight charges on CFD Forwards?

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