CFDs are complex financial instruments and carry a high level of risk due to leverage. A significant proportion of retail investors incur losses when trading leveraged products such as CFDs. You should carefully consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your capital.
If you’re wondering what opportunity cost is, it’s the value of the best alternative you give up when making a decision. Every time you choose one option, you forgo the benefits the other would have generated. In investing, this concept comes into play with every decision: where to put your money, how long to hold it, and what to pass up.