Stock Trading at iTrustCapital

At iTrustCapital we offer modern, flexible stock trading solutions for retail and professional clients. You can trade real equities (where available) or use derivative instruments, such as Contracts for Difference (CFDs), to gain exposure to price movements of stocks without owning the underlying asset.

A CFD lets you speculate on the price direction, both up and down. When you trade a CFD on iTrustCapital you enter into an agreement to exchange the difference in the price of the underlying stock from the moment the position is opened to when it is closed — this allows for long (buy) and short (sell) exposure with leverage in many jurisdictions.

This page explains how stock trading works, the mechanics of CFDs, typical order types, settlement & corporate actions, fees and most importantly — the risks and best practices you should consider before trading.

Stocks (also called shares or equities) represent ownership interests in publicly listed companies. When a company lists on an exchange via its Initial Public Offering (IPO), investors can buy shares on the secondary market where buyers and sellers agree on price.

Holding a stock can provide two primary financial benefits: price appreciation and dividends. Price appreciation occurs when the market value of the shares increases. Dividends are distributions of company profits to shareholders — not all companies pay dividends, and dividend policy varies by company and jurisdiction.

Legal ownership of a share does not mean ownership of company property; rather, it confers rights described in corporate law and company articles (e.g., voting, dividends). Corporations are legal entities distinct from shareholders — this separation limits personal liability for shareholders.

A CFD is a derivative contract that tracks the price of an underlying stock. When trading CFDs you typically do not take delivery of the underlying share; instead, you hold a contract with iTrustCapital (or the CFD issuer) that settles the difference in value between open and close.

Pros of CFDs:

• Ability to go long or short easily.
• Typically lower capital required due to leverage.
• Access to fractional exposure and markets not available locally.

Cons of CFDs:

• Possible financing/overnight costs for leveraged positions.
• No direct shareholder rights in most CFD arrangements (e.g., voting).
• Counterparty risk — your contract is with iTrustCapital (or our custodian/issuer), not the exchange on which the underlying trades.

If you want the rights associated with legal ownership (voting, direct dividend receipts, certain corporate actions), you should consider buying the underlying shares where iTrustCapital supports custody and settlement for that market.

Trading on iTrustCapital is designed to be straightforward: create and verify your account, deposit funds, choose whether you want direct stock ownership (where available) or CFD exposure, then place orders using our platform or API.

You may trade through:

• Our web trading platform with advanced charting and order types.
• Mobile apps for on-the-go trading.
• APIs for algorithmic traders and institutions.

Order entry requires selecting the instrument, choosing buy or sell, specifying order size, and selecting an order type (Market, Limit, Stop, etc.). The trade confirmation screen will display estimated costs and required margin where applicable.

iTrustCapital supports common order types you would expect from a modern broker:

• Market Order: executed immediately at the best available price.
• Limit Order: executed at your specified price or better.
• Stop Order: converts to a market order when a specified trigger price is reached.
• Stop-Limit: becomes a limit order when a stop price is reached.
• Trailing Stop: dynamic stop that follows the market at a set distance.

Execution venue depends on instrument and jurisdiction — equities may route to exchanges, while CFDs and certain derivatives may execute OTC via liquidity providers. During volatile markets, partial fills, slippage and requotes are possible; the platform will apply best execution practices in line with our policy.

For direct share ownership, dividends are received according to the company payout schedule and credited to your account net of applicable withholding taxes and fees. For CFD positions, dividend adjustments are typically applied: long CFD positions receive a dividend adjustment (cash credit) while short CFD positions receive a dividend debit (or vice versa), following industry practice.

Corporate actions such as splits, mergers, spin-offs, delistings and tender offers can affect both shareholder accounts and CFD positions. iTrustCapital will apply corporate action treatments consistent with the instrument's mechanics and exchange/custodian instructions and will notify clients where required.

Equity trades on regulated exchanges are subject to settlement cycles (e.g., T+2) and clearinghouse procedures. Settlement obligations (delivery vs payment) will be handled by the exchange, custodian or clearing house used for the market.

For CFDs, settlement is virtual; profit and loss are cash-settled into your account. Crypto-related stock-like products may have different settlement mechanics; always review the instrument description carefully.

Leverage allows you to control a larger position with less capital. While leverage can magnify gains, it also amplifies losses. Margin requirements vary by market, instrument and regulatory regime. iTrustCapital publishes margin rates per instrument and may change them during stressed market conditions.

The platform may issue margin calls and perform automatic liquidations of positions that breach maintenance levels — this can happen without prior notice if market moves are rapid. Negative balance protection may apply depending on your region and account type; verify your account terms for details.

Fees may include spreads, commissions, financing (overnight) charges, custody fees, exchange or regulatory fees, and network fees for crypto-related instruments. Some instruments may attract additional charges for corporate action processing.

Tax treatment differs by jurisdiction. Dividends, capital gains, and income from trading are taxable in many countries. iTrustCapital does not provide tax advice — clients should consult a qualified tax adviser to understand their obligations.

There are many stock trading strategies: buy-and-hold, value investing, growth investing, momentum trading, pairs trading, mean reversion, and event-driven strategies. No strategy is foolproof; robust risk management is essential.

• Position sizing: limit exposure to a percentage of portfolio.
• Use stop-loss orders (understanding their limitations due to gapping).
• Diversify across sectors and geographies to reduce idiosyncratic risk.
• Understand correlation between holdings — diversification benefits fall during systemic crises.

Leverage should be used judiciously; maintain an emergency reserve in unencumbered cash to handle margin calls or missed opportunities.

Trading performance relies on data quality, execution latency, and platform resilience. iTrustCapital invests in low-latency market data, secure order routing, and robust monitoring systems. Despite this, no platform is immune to outages or third-party provider failures. Clients are responsible for ensuring their own connectivity and keeping software up to date.

For algorithmic traders, API usage and automated strategies, iTrustCapital offers dedicated documentation and sandbox environments depending on your account type.

iTrustCapital provides trading services subject to our Client Agreement, which limits liability to the extent permitted by law. The Company will not be liable for indirect or consequential losses resulting from market action, system failures, or third-party failures.

Clients are responsible for understanding product specifications and for ensuring compliance with local regulations; the platform is a conduit for trade execution, not a guaranteed profit vehicle.

Quick steps to start trading stocks on iTrustCapital:

1. Create and verify your iTrustCapital account.
2. Deposit funds using supported payment methods.
3. Choose instrument type (Direct equity or CFD).
4. Use starter accounts/plans to practice strategy and order types.
5. Start small: scale positions as you gain experience.

We recommend new users begin with the starter account or conservative position sizes until they are comfortable with order execution, fees and platform behavior.

Q: Can I receive dividends from CFD positions?
A: CFD positions are adjusted for dividends via cash adjustments, but you do not hold the underlying stock and therefore do not have direct shareholder rights unless you own the underlying instrument directly.

Q: What happens during a corporate action?
A: Corporate actions are applied according to the exchange/custodian rules and your positions will be adjusted. iTrustCapital will notify clients where required.

Q: How do I manage tax reporting?
A: iTrustCapital may provide transaction reports, but clients should consult tax advisors for jurisdiction-specific guidance.