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Index CFD trading allows you to speculate on the price movements of major stock indices without owning the individual shares within them. By trading a single index product, you gain exposure to the overall performance of an entire market, such as the S&P 500, Hang Seng Index, or Germany’s DAX, while using leverage and flexible trading strategies.

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Trade a Basket of Stocks

By trading an index, you gain exposure to a group of leading companies through a single trading instrument.

High Leverage

Leverage allows you to amplify market exposure while managing your capital efficiently.

Diversified Exposure

Indices reduce reliance on a single company’s performance and allow you to focus on broader market trends.

Effective Hedging Tool

Indices can be used to hedge risks within an existing stock portfolio.

Global Market Access

Trade major indices from leading financial markets around the world.

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Index CFDs

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Index Futures

Flexible, fractional trading
Contract Size
Fixed contract size
No expiry (continuous contracts)
Expiry Date
Fixed expiry, rollover required
24/5 trading
Trading Hours
Exchange hours only
Lower margin, higher leverage
Margin Requirement
Higher margin
Cash settlement
Settlement Method
Cash or physical settlement
Spread-based, overnight fees may apply
Trading Costs
Commission + exchange fees

Below are the detailed contract specifications for the five most actively traded global Index CFDs, including key parameters such as spreads, contract values, and point values

Index Name

Represents Market

Standard Contract Pip Value

Average Spread

Quote Currency

Leverage Ratio

SPX500
S&P 500 Index
US Large Cap1 Pip = $250.4-1.0 PipsUSD100:1
NAS100
NASDAQ 100
US Tech1 Pip = $201.0-3.0 PipsUSD100:1
DAX40
German DAX 40
German Blue Chip1 Pip = €250.8-2.0 PipsEUR100:1
HSI50
Hang Seng Index
Hong Kong Main Board1 Pip = HK$505-10 PipsHKD50:1
JPN225
Nikkei 225
Japan Main Board1 Pip = JPY5005-15 PipsJPY50:1

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Exclusive Benefits for New Clients

1 20% lower spreads in your first month

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