INDICES
INDICES. THE MARKET IN ONE TRADE.
Global equity indices as CFDs — take a view on whole economies. Instruments.
Contract snapshot
- Instruments
- Contract size
- Minimum lot
- Spread from
- Leverage
- Trading hours
WHY INDICES
When risk appetite turns, indices and gold move in opposite directions. Trade the rotation.
How it works
HOW INDEX TRADING WORKS.
An index CFD tracks a basket of leading shares — the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, DAX 40, Hang Seng. One position gives you a view on an entire economy or sector.
Go long when you expect growth, short when you expect a correction. Indices and gold often move in opposite directions as risk appetite turns — trade the rotation.
Indices
Instruments
| Symbol | Instrument | Contract size | Max leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| US500 | US S&P 500 | 10 | 1:500 |
| NAS100 | US Tech 100 | 10 | 1:500 |
| US30 | US Wall Street 30 | 10 | 1:500 |
| GER40 | Germany 40 | 10 | 1:500 |
| UK100 | UK 100 | 10 | 1:500 |
| JPN225 | Japan 225 | 100 | 1:500 |
| HK50 | Hong Kong 50 | 10 | 1:100 |
| AUS200 | Australia 200 | 10 | 1:500 |
Indicative contract terms. Live specifications are shown in your trading platform.
Trading hours
Nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, following each underlying exchange. Leverage may be reduced over weekends.
Worked example
Opening the position
GER40 is quoted 18,200.5 / 18,201.5. You buy 3 lots (€10 per point each) at 18,201.5.
Closing the position
Days later it trades 18,262.0 / 18,263.0. You close by selling at 18,262.0.
Result
Price move: 60.5 points
60.5 × €10 × 3 lots
Gross profit: €1,815
Illustrative only. Excludes spread, swap and commission. Losses can equally exceed this amount.
Why trade it with Today Gold
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Leverage up to 1:1000
Size exposure to your strategy. Margin varies by instrument.
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Fair, transparent pricing
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Questions, answered
What is index trading?+
Taking a position on a whole stock market through one CFD, without buying the underlying shares.
What moves indices?+
Earnings, interest rates, economic data and sector news on their largest components.
Do indices pay dividends?+
Dividend adjustments may be applied to open positions on ex-dividend dates.
Why trade indices with gold?+
They often hedge each other: when equities fall, gold frequently rises.