What Are Stock Indices?

A stock index measures the performance of a group of stocks, representing a specific section of the market. The S&P 500 tracks 500 of the largest US companies, while the DAX 40 represents Germany's top 40 corporations.

Trading index CFDs allows you to speculate on the overall direction of an entire market without buying individual stocks. If you believe the US economy will grow, you can go long on the S&P 500. If you expect a European downturn, short the DAX.

Index trading is popular because it provides built-in diversification — you're not exposed to the risk of a single company. It's also highly liquid, with tight spreads and extended trading hours.

Index Trading Highlights

Indices

15+

Regions

Max Leverage

1:100

Min Spread

0.4 pts

Long & Short

Yes

Platforms

MT4/MT5

Live Index Prices

Built-in Diversification

One position gives you exposure to dozens or hundreds of companies, reducing single-stock risk.

Macro Trading

Trade based on economic data, central bank decisions, and geopolitical events that move entire markets.

Extended Hours

Trade US indices nearly 24 hours a day, capturing moves during pre-market, regular, and after-hours sessions.

Go Long or Short

Europe

Spread From

1.5 pts

Leverage

1:100

Hours

18h / 5d

Index	Region	Spread From	Leverage	Hours
US 30 (Dow)	US	1.0 pts	1:100	23h / 5d
US 500 (S&P)	US	0.4 pts	1:100	23h / 5d
US Tech 100 (NASDAQ)	US	1.0 pts	1:100	23h / 5d
UK 100 (FTSE)	Europe	1.0 pts	1:100	18h / 5d
Germany 40 (DAX)	Europe	1.0 pts	1:100	18h / 5d
France 40 (CAC)	Europe	1.0 pts	1:100	18h / 5d
Japan 225 (Nikkei)	Asia	6.0 pts	1:100	23h / 5d
Australia 200 (ASX)	Asia-Pac	1.0 pts	1:100	18h / 5d
Hong Kong 50	Asia	8.0 pts	1:50	11h / 5d
EU 50 (Euro Stoxx)	Europe	1.5 pts	1:100	18h / 5d

Start Trading Global Indices

Access 15+ major indices with tight spreads, 1:100 leverage, and fast execution.