Indices
Access global indices and trade them seamlessly alongside your Forex positions—all from one account.
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What is Indices?
Indices serve as a benchmark to measure the performance of a specific group of assets—typically stocks.
A good example is the S&P 500, which represents 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. When the value of these individual stocks rises, the S&P 500 increases as well. Likewise, if those stocks drop in value, the index declines. Global markets have many indices—like the UK’s FTSE 100 and Germany’s DAX 30—each tracking a specific group of top companies in their regions.
When you trade indices, you’re not buying the actual stocks—instead, you’re speculating on their price movements through a CFD (Contract for Difference).
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Why trade Indices?
- Tight Spreads - Enjoy competitive pricing with low spreads for cost-effective trading.
- Profit Both Ways - Take advantage of price movements whether markets rise or fall.
- Instant Execution - Benefit from lightning-fast trade execution with minimal delay.
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Tips trading Indices
- 1 CFD lot is 10 contracts
- For US indices: 1 CFD lot is valued at $10
- For UK indices: 1 CFD lot equals £10
Indices Trading Examples
#1 S&P500 buy
Buying the S&P 500 reflects a positive outlook on the performance of the top 500 publicly listed U.S. companies.
- If you enter a buy position on the S&P 500 at a price of 3415, and the index rises to 3445, this results in a gain of 30 points. This means you have profited from a 30-point movement in the market.
- If you had purchased 1 CFD lot, a 30-point rise in the S&P 500 would yield a $300 profit (since each point is worth $10). However, if the price dropped to 3400, that 15-point loss would result in a $150 loss.
#2 EURUSD
Selling the S&P 500 indicates an expectation that the overall U.S. stock market will decline in value.
- If you placed a sell trade on the S&P 500 at 3,415, and the price increased to 3,445, you would incur a 30-point loss, since the market moved against your position.
- If you had sold 1 CFD lot, a price increase from 3,415 to 3,445 would lead to a $300 loss (30 points × $10 per point). However, if the price dropped to 3,350, you would gain 65 points, resulting in a $650 profit.