Leverage: Both stocks and CFDs can be traded with leverage. When trading CFDs, R StocksTrader typically offers higher leverage, especially for medium and low liquidity instruments compared to stocks.
Short: Short positions can be taken with both stocks and CFDs. R StocksTrader offers a wider range of CFD instruments for short-selling.
Long: Long positions can be taken with both stocks and CFDs. However, similar to short-selling, the broker provides a wider range of CFD instruments for taking long positions.
Dividends: Holders of stocks and CFDs on Stocks of companies that pay dividends receive all due payments. That is, stockholders receive dividends, while holders of CFDs on Stocks receive dividend equivalents.
Execution: Orders for stocks are executed either on the exchange or off-exchange (OTC) - in dark pools, through market makers, ECNs, and other over-the-counter execution venues. Orders for CFDs are executed on over-the-counter markets (OTC).