September 24, 2026 02:43 PM
Indices trading
Whether it’s the Dow Jones, DAX or FTSE 100, get exposure to global markets without relying on the performance of a single company.
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Access the world's indices with extended trading hours
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Trade the S&P500 (US SP 500) from 0.4 pts
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Trade the FTSE 100 (UK 100) from 1 pt and DAX (Germany 40) from 1 pt
Indices explained
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Go long or shortWhen you trade indices with us, you can profit from both rising and falling markets. -
Take advantage of leverageYou only have to put up a fraction of the index price to start trading. Leverage can magnify your profits and your losses. -
Diversify your portfolioGet exposure to a broad section of the market at once rather than relying on a single stock.
Market-leading pricing
Market-leading pricing
Major Index moves and news
Indices news and analysis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the index CFD nightly finance charge and how is it calculated?
With most CFDs, financing is debited for long positions or credited for short positions daily if you are in a position at 5pm ET.
These charges are typically calculated as follows:
F=(S x P x R)/D
- F - Daily Financing Charge
- S - Number of CFDs (2500)
- P - Closing Price
- R - Relevant 1-month LIBOR rate, +250 basis points for long positions or -250 basis points for short positions, e.g. (4.50% + 2.50%) = 7.00%
- D - Day basis for currency (365 for GBP, HKD, PLN, SGD and ZAR, 360 for all the other currencies)
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What are the major indices?
Some of the major and most popular indices are:
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What moves an index?
A stock index's price is determined by the movements of the shares it tracks. Here are a few factors to watch out for when deciding what might move stock markets:
- The political climate
- Company announcements
- Economic data
- Industry news
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Why trade indices with FOREX.com?
A lot can happen in 20 years. But throughout that time we’ve remained steadfast, providing traders with the stability and opportunities they need to make their mark on the financial markets.
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We have over 21 years’ experience helping traders achieve their goals.
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