Gain broad market exposure with major global stock indices
Trade major stock indices including US Tech 100 (NASDAQ), S&P 500, Dow Jones, FTSE 100, DAX 40, CAC 40, and Nikkei 225. Index trading provides instant diversification across hundreds of stocks in a single position, allowing you to capitalize on broader market trends without analyzing individual companies. Benefit from extended trading hours, flexible leverage, and tight spreads on the world's most popular indices.
Whether you're bullish on technology with the NASDAQ 100, betting on European growth with the DAX 40, or tracking US economic performance with the S&P 500, our platform provides seamless execution and competitive pricing. Trade indices as CFDs with the ability to go long or short, profiting from both rising and falling markets.
Trading overview
Trade global stock indices with our comprehensive platform offering tight spreads and instant exposure to entire market sectors. Track major economic trends, sector rotations, and global equity performance through indices representing hundreds or thousands of underlying stocks. Our platform provides both spot index trading and futures contracts.
- Trade 20+ major global indices including US Tech 100, S&P 500, DAX 40, FTSE 100
- Tight spreads on popular indices — from 0.4 points on US Tech 100
- Leverage up to 1:200 on index CFDs
- Extended trading hours beyond standard exchange times
Key features
Our indices trading platform provides comprehensive tools for tracking broad market movements. Monitor correlations between indices to understand global market sentiment. Access real-time economic indicators, central bank announcements, and corporate earnings that drive index movements. Use sector analysis to understand which industries are leading or lagging market performance.
Benefit from instant diversification without the complexity of managing individual stock positions. Track market volatility through the VIX index, use index futures for hedging strategies, and access both long and short positions to profit in any market condition. Our platform provides index constituent data so you understand what drives each index's performance.
Instant diversification
Gain exposure to hundreds of stocks in a single trade without analyzing individual companies.
Go long or short
Profit from both rising and falling markets with CFD index trading — no restrictions on short selling.
Extended hours
Trade beyond standard exchange hours to react to global news and overnight market movements.
Frequently asked questions
What indices can I trade?
You can trade 20+ major global indices including US indices (S&P 500, US Tech 100, Dow Jones), European indices (DAX 40, FTSE 100, CAC 40, Euro Stoxx 50), Asian indices (Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, ASX 200), and more. Each index represents the performance of major stocks in its respective market or sector.
What are the benefits of trading indices?
Indices provide instant diversification across hundreds of stocks, eliminating individual company risk. Trade broad market trends without stock picking. Benefit from lower spreads compared to trading multiple individual stocks. Access leverage to amplify returns. Trade in both directions - profit from rising or falling markets with no restrictions on short selling.
What factors move index prices?
Index prices are driven by the collective performance of constituent stocks, economic indicators (GDP, employment, inflation), central bank policy decisions, corporate earnings reports, geopolitical events, and overall market sentiment. Major index movements often reflect broad economic trends affecting entire sectors or markets.
Can I trade indices outside exchange hours?
Yes, our CFD platform offers extended hours trading beyond standard exchange times. While underlying exchanges have specific hours (NYSE 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST), you can trade index CFDs nearly 24/5. This allows you to react to overnight news, earnings announcements, and global market movements that occur outside regular hours.
How do I choose which index to trade?
Consider your market view and risk tolerance. S&P 500 for broad US market exposure, US Tech 100 for technology focus, DAX 40 for European exposure, or sector-specific indices. More volatile indices like US Tech 100 offer higher profit potential but greater risk. Beginners often start with major indices like S&P 500 or FTSE 100 which have tighter spreads and high liquidity.