CFD Traders Pay Up to 40x more Per Trade
You Don’t See It. It’s buried in the spread.
DMA is your way out.
What 40x Markup Actually Costs You
Same stock. Same moment. Two very different outcomes.
Down $107 the second you click buy.
Down $6. Keep $101 the CFD trader just lost.
Just 2 trades a day = $4,280/month lost to the spread.
Before a single trade plays out.
Why CFD Trades Don’t Reach the Real Market?
Your trade never reaches the real market. The CFD broker becomes your buyer and seller — and they make money when you lose.
Here’s what that costs you:
Widened spreads
that quietly eat your profit on every trade.
Fake price spikes
that hit your stop-loss on prices the real market never showed.
Delays, slippage, and re-quotes
when speed matters most.
You’re not trading the market. You’re trading against your CFD broker.
Trade the Real Exchange, Not the CFD Broker
Direct Market Access (DMA) sends your order straight to the real stock exchange — the same place professional traders, hedge funds and institutions trade.
Real spreads.
You pay what the market charges, not a markup.
Real prices.
The same prices every trader on the exchange sees.
Real shares.
You own actual stock, not a contract on a screen.
No middleman. No widened spread. No one trading against you.
CFD Broker Vs DMA Broker
- Where your order goes
- Spread
- Prices Shown
- Execution
- What you own
- Whose side they're on
CFD Broker
- Stays inside the broker
- Artificially widened
- Set by broker, can vary
- Delays, slippage, re-quotes
- A contract on the price
- Opposite side - earn when you lose
DMA Broker (Real Market)
- Stays inside the broker
- Real market spread
- Live from the exchange
- Direct and instant
- Actual shares in your name
- Same side — earn fees, not your losses
Where your order goes
CFD Broker
Stays inside the broker
DMA Broker (Real Market)
Sent to the real exchange
Spread
CFD Broker
Artificially widened
DMA Broker (Real Market)
Real market spread
Prices Shown
CFD Broker
Artificially widened
DMA Broker (Real Market)
Real market spread
Execution
CFD Broker
Delays, slippage, re-quotes
DMA Broker (Real Market)
Direct and instant
What you own
CFD Broker
A contract on the price
DMA Broker (Real Market)
Actual shares in your name
Whose side they’re on
CFD Broker
Opposite side - earn when you lose
DMA Broker (Real Market)
Same side — earn fees, not your losses
Real Traders, Real Results
This broker is just amazing, for literally just 36$ u have platform + data, in other brokers with 36$ u can’t even pay the data I thought the platform hammer pro was going to be lacking lots of features for costing just 30$ but nothing furder from the truth it has amazing executions and every hotkey, routes, locates and functions u can ask for. Is exactly like DAS pro but 6 times cheaper and with no PDT
Trader Victor Alfonso
3 months ago
Really great broker. Execution speed is fast, the trading platform Hammer Pro is affordable, commissions are low, and there are no restrictions on what stocks you are allowed to trade like with other brokers. No hidden restrictions/fees or other bad things. No issues with buying power not up to date.
nordicbeast
Mar 31, 2026
Fast executions, robust and very adjustable platform, fast support
Been using Alaric and their platform Hammer for around 3 years now. I’m a swedish retail momentum scalp-trader (US-stock market). The executions are superfast and there’s settings of how you want to route your buy orders: SMART, NSDQ, ARCA etc (I use SMART and NSDQ). The platform is great since it’s super-adjustable.
Viktor Zethelius
Feb 4, 2026
Upgrade Your Trading
Don’t let hidden fees eat your gains. Trade the real market.
No pro-level experience required. Just a trader who’s done losing to the spread.
With Alaric DMA, you get:
Your money. Your trades. Your results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct Market Access (DMA) sends your order to the real stock exchange. You get raw prices and own real shares, with no hidden costs.
CFD brokers keep your trade in their system, mark up the spread, and often trade against you.
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.