Indices trading lets you speculate on the performance of groups of leading companies, rather than trading individual stocks. Each index represents a collection of major corporations within a specific market or region.
For example, the US500 (S&P 500) tracks the top 500 companies in the United States, while the GER40 (DAX 40) tracks 40 of Germany’s largest firms.
An index tracks the prices of many different company stocks all at once. This gives you a simple way to gain exposure to entire economies or sectors through a single trade.
How Indices Trading Works
When trading indices, you are not buying shares of individual companies. Instead, you trade a financial product, like a Contract for Difference (CFD), that follows the movement of the index’s overall value.
You can profit whether the market goes up or down:
- Buy (Go Long): You do this when you think the value of the index will rise. If you are right, you can close your trade to make a profit.
- Sell (Go Short): This is a special feature of CFD trading. You do this when you think the value of the index will fall. If you are right, you can close your trade to make a profit.
At Tradin, you can trade more than 15 global indices with competitive spreads, no commissions, and leverage up to 1:200.
Major Indices
These represent the largest and most influential stock markets globally, such as those in the United States.
| Index | Description | Spread | Leverage |
| US500 | S&P 500 – Top 500 US companies | From 0.5 pts | 1:200 |
| US100 | NASDAQ 100 – Top 100 tech companies | From 1.0 pts | 1:200 |
| US30 | Dow Jones – 30 largest industrial firms | From 2.0 pts | 1:200 |
European Indices
These track the performance of leading companies across major European economies.
| Index | Description | Spread | Leverage |
| UK100 | FTSE 100 – Top UK companies | From 1.0 pts | 1:200 |
| GER40 | DAX 40 – Germany’s top 40 firms | From 1.0 pts | 1:200 |
| FRA40 | CAC 40 – France’s largest listed firms | From 1.0 pts | 1:200 |
Asian Indices
These cover key Asia-Pacific markets and provide exposure to major economies in the region.
| Index | Description | Spread | Leverage |
| JP225 | Nikkei 225 – Japan’s largest corporations | From 7.0 pts | 1:200 |
| HK50 | Hang Seng – 50 major Hong Kong firms | From 10.0 pts | 1:200 |
| AUS200 | ASX 200 – Top Australian companies | From 1.0 pts | 1:200 |
Indices Trading Conditions
Our indices trading conditions are designed for precision, transparency, and performance.
| What It Means | All Indices |
| Commission | No commission fees. You only pay the spread. | $0 |
| Execution Type | Market execution ensures trades are filled instantly. | Market Execution |
| Leverage | Control larger positions with less capital. | Up to 1:200 |
| Min Trade Size | Smallest trade volume available. | 0.1 lots |
| Spread | The cost to open a trade (difference between buy/sell). | From 0.5 pts |
| Trading Hours | Markets follow their regional hours; major US indices trade nearly 24/5. | 24/5 (varies) |
Account Features for Indices
All our indices accounts include these benefits:
- No Commission Fees: Only pay the spread.
- Negative Balance Protection: Your account can’t go below zero.
- Fast Execution: Under 20ms on MT5 for accurate entry and exit.
- Expert Advisors (EAs): Compatible for automated trading.
- Scalping & Hedging Allowed: Full strategy flexibility.
- Advanced Charting Tools: Real-time analytics on MT5.
- Mobile Trading: Access global markets anytime on mobile.
Indices Trading Hours (GMT)
| Region | Hours |
| Americas (US Indices) | 23:00 – 21:15 |
| Europe (EU Indices) | Market hours |
| Asia-Pacific (Asian Indices) | Regional hours |
Note: Trading hours may vary by index and can be affected by holidays or daylight saving time changes.
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Global Indices?
Join thousands of traders accessing the world's major stock indices.
S&P 500 • NASDAQ • DAX • FTSE • Nikkei and more
15+ | 0.5 | 1:200 |
