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Indices trading

Get exposure to international markets without depending on the performance of a single firm by
investing in either the Dow Jones or the FTSE 100.

Start Trading Try Demo Account

Access over 15 of the most popular global indices

Benefit from fixed spreads during market hours

Fractional contract sizes available, as small as 0.1

What are indices?

Discover everything you need to know about stock indices, including how to trade them and which markets are available to you.

Why trade indices?

Trading indices enables you to get exposure to an entire economy or sector with one single position, instead of opening multiple trades across several companies.

How to trade indices?

Want to know how to trade an index using CFDs? This section breaks down every aspect of your first trade.

Indices Trading FAQ’s

  • What is indices trading?

    Indices trading involves speculating on the price movements of stock market indices, like the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, Dow Jones, FTSE 100, or DAX 40.

  • Why trade indices instead of individual stocks?

    Indices offer diversification, lower volatility compared to single stocks, and reflect broader market sentiment.

  • What are the major global indices?
    • USA: S&P 500, Dow Jones (DJIA), NASDAQ 100
    • UK: FTSE 100
    • Germany: DAX 40
    • Japan: Nikkei 225
    • China: Hang Seng, Shanghai Composite
  • How do you trade indices?

    Through CFDs (Contracts for Difference), ETFs, futures, or options via an online broker.

  • What is leverage in indices trading?

    Leverage allows traders to open larger positions with a smaller capital outlay. While it increases potential profits, it also increases risk.