OANDA review: Australian investors gain access to U.S. and European share CFDs
OANDA Australia, part of the global online trading group OANDA founded in 1996, has strengthened its position in the local derivatives market by expanding its Contracts for Difference (CFD) offering to include share CFDs on U.S. and European listed stocks. The move marks a significant step in broadening access for Australian retail traders to international equity markets without owning the underlying shares.
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The enhancement comes amid sustained demand for diversified, multi-asset trading solutions, as investors seek greater flexibility to respond to global market volatility. With the update, eligible Australian clients can now trade CFDs on individual company shares such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, Tesla, and Amazon.
New share CFDs and MT5 integration
The launch of share CFDs in Australia forms part of a wider platform upgrade that introduces a new OANDA One sub-account, enabling trading via the latest MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform. This development completes OANDA’s stated objective of offering CFD trading on individual company shares across a wide range of developed markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, the Netherlands, Finland, and Denmark.
By adding share CFDs to its existing lineup, OANDA now provides Australian retail traders with access to a full spectrum of CFD asset classes. These include forex, indices, commodities, metals, bonds, and now equities, all available through a single trading connection. The instruments can be accessed via the OANDA mobile app as well as the TradingView platform, supporting both desktop and mobile-based strategies.
Focus on choice, diversification, and client experience
Rafal Slon, Managing Director of OANDA Australia, said the expansion reflects the growing appeal of CFDs as a way for traders to benefit from price movements without owning the underlying assets. He noted that the integration of a broad share CFD offering is designed to give Australian clients greater choice and diversification opportunities, while maintaining a simple and high-quality trading experience.
OANDA’s emphasis on client experience has been reinforced by industry recognition. In 2025, the firm was awarded Overall Client Satisfaction, Customer Service, and Platform Features in the Investment Trends 2024 Australia Leverage Trading Report.
Regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, OANDA Australia operates under AFSL No. 412981. As global equity markets continue to draw interest from retail traders, the expansion of share CFDs positions OANDA to benefit from rising cross-border trading activity, while placing renewed focus on platform innovation and responsible access to leveraged products.
Previously, OANDA expanded its Contracts for Difference (CFD) offerings in the United Kingdom by adding ETF CFDs and introducing fractional CFDs on precious metals.
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