Every Time You Trade a CFD, You Start Out at a Disadvantage
Have you ever wondered what the CFD spread you see from your broker actually means for your trades and your return?
Every stock has a spread. On a real exchange, it might cost you a penny.
But CFD brokers inflate this gap to take an additional cut. By the time you click ‘buy’, you’re already in the red. They took their profit before the market even moved.
Example
You buy 100 shares of SPY.
On the real exchange
(DMA), the spread costs:
$1
On a typical CFD
platform, spread costs:
$40
Same trade. Same moment. The CFD trader is already $39 behind — just because of “spread.”
Do that 10 times a week, 40 times a month… The numbers get ugly, fast.
Why CFD Trades Don’t Reach the Real Market?
- The CFD broker is your counterparty.
- When you lose, they’re profiting.
- They control the price, the spread, and even when your trade executes.
- Widened spreads during big moves
- Spikes that hit your stop loss
- Slippage, delays, or re-quotes on bigger trades
You’re trading against your broker and they control the pricing.
When you trade a CFD, your order stays inside your broker’s private system. You’re not buying a real asset — you’re trading against against your broker.
Trade the Real Market, Not a CFD Broker’s Desk
With Direct Market Access (DMA), your order goes straight to the real stock exchange — the same place institutions and pro traders trade.
- No broker widening your spread
- You get the actual market price, not a copy
- You own real shares with true legal rights
How CFD Brokers Stack the Deck… And How DMA Fixes It
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Testimonials are based on individual experiences. Past performance and user experiences do not guarantee future results.
Upgrade Your Trading: Trade the Real Market, Not a CFD
Don’t let hidden fees quietly eat your gains.
Whether you are a retail trader looking for zero commissions (Hammer Lite) or a pro needing advanced routing (Hammer Pro), we have the right DMA setup for you.
With Alaric DMA, you get:
- Transparent, real market costs
- Direct orders to the exchange
- Real shares, real ownership
- A broker who never trades against you
Your money. Your trades. Your results.
Whether you are a retail trader looking for zero commissions (Hammer Lite) or a pro needing advanced routing (Hammer Pro), we have the right DMA setup for you.
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Disclaimer:
Investing in financial markets involves risk, and the value of your investments may fluctuate, meaning you may get back less than your original investment. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Alaric Securities is an investment firm authorised and regulated by the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) under EU MiFID II regulations. “Zero commissions” refers to $0 broker commissions on the Hammer Lite platform; however, standard regulatory, exchange, and routing fees may still apply (please review our Pricing Page). Testimonials reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee future success. The content on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.