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Eightcap Stocks checklist

Researching stock trading at any broker starts with one fundamental question: what exactly are you trading? Some brokers offer direct share ownership, others offer derivatives such as CFDs on shares, and the two carry very different rights, costs and risks. This page gives you a structured checklist for researching stocks at Eightcap so you know which questions to ask and which documents to read. Confirm every point against Eightcap's current product schedule and client agreement, and see our full review at /reviews/eightcap for wider context on the broker.

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Establish what type of stock exposure is offered

The first item to verify is the legal form of any stock product Eightcap offers in your region. Direct share dealing means you own the underlying stock, which can include shareholder rights and different tax treatment. Share CFDs are derivative contracts that track a stock's price but confer no ownership, typically involve leverage and usually carry overnight financing charges. The product type determines almost everything else on this checklist, so locate the product schedule or key information documents before going further.

Confirm whether the offering is direct share ownership, share CFDs, or both, for your country.
Check which stock markets and listed companies are actually available to trade.
Read the key information or product disclosure documents for the specific instrument type.
Note that availability often differs by regulatory entity and account jurisdiction.

Verify costs, leverage and corporate action handling

Stock trading costs come in several forms: commissions, spreads, currency conversion fees, overnight financing on leveraged positions and possible inactivity or data fees. Each broker publishes these in its own schedule, and figures change, so record what you find with the date you checked. If the product is a CFD, confirm the maximum leverage for share instruments in your region and how margin requirements can change around earnings or volatile sessions. Also ask how dividends, stock splits and other corporate actions are treated for the product you would hold.

List all charges: commission, spread, conversion fees, financing and any account fees.
Confirm margin requirements for share instruments and whether they change around events.
Ask how dividends and corporate actions are adjusted on open positions.
Check trading hours for each market, including any differences from exchange hours.

Compare account terms before committing

Once you understand the product and its costs, review the practical account details: minimum deposits, base currencies, deposit and withdrawal methods, and which regulatory entity would carry your account. The entity matters because investor protections, leverage caps and complaint routes differ by jurisdiction. Use our comparison tool at /tools/compare-brokers?brokers=eightcap to line Eightcap up against other reviewed brokers on the factors that matter to you, and browse more research at /reviews. Treat any comparison as a starting point for your own document checks, not a substitute for them.

Identify the exact regulated entity that would hold your account and its jurisdiction.
Confirm deposit, withdrawal and account currency options with current terms.
Test the platform's stock trading workflow on a demo account if one is available.
Recheck fee schedules periodically, since pricing can change without wide notice.

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FAQ

Can I buy real shares through Eightcap?

You need to verify this directly with Eightcap. Whether a broker offers direct share ownership, share CFDs, or both depends on the regulatory entity serving your region. The product schedule and client agreement state the legal form of each instrument, so check those documents before opening an account.

What is the difference between owning a stock and trading a stock CFD?

Owning a stock means holding the underlying share, potentially with voting rights and direct dividend entitlement. A stock CFD is a derivative that tracks the share price without ownership, typically uses leverage, involves overnight financing charges and adjusts for dividends through account credits or debits. Risks and costs differ significantly.

What fees should I check before trading stocks with a broker?

Check commissions per trade, the spread on each instrument, currency conversion charges, overnight financing on leveraged positions, and any inactivity, data or withdrawal fees. Every broker publishes its own schedule and figures change, so confirm current numbers directly with the broker before trading.