Previously Published to Benzinga: The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Contract trading has become increasingly popular on retail investment platforms. Derivative trades allow investors to quickly turn a profit without actually owning the investment. There are several explicit types of contract trading available —some of which include futures, options, and contracts for difference (CFDs). Because required account minimums and limits aren’t placed on the number of day trades that can be made under $25,000, CFDs are attractive to day traders and investors who like taking lucrative risks on moving investments. Many often find success…