STOCKINDICES
Discover trading Indices on our versatile WebTrader platform. Indices are aggregates that reflect the performance of a particular sector or the economy as a whole.
500
S&P Companies
100
NASDAQ Tech
40
DAX Germany
225
Nikkei Japan
What are Indices?
SYNTHETIC
MARKET AGGREGATES
Indices are aggregates that reflect the performance of a particular sector or the economy as a whole.
They are synthetic instruments with no physical basis, most often traded via CFDs, futures or ETFs — and are often used in position trading as well as for portfolio hedging.
Examples
S&P 500
The largest 500 companies in the United States.
NASDAQ 100
Technology sector.
DAX 40
Germany.
Nikkei 225
Japan.
Key Features
WHAT MAKES INDICES UNIQUE
Synthetic Instruments
Indices are synthetic instruments with no physical basis.
Hedging & Position Trading
They are often used in position trading, as well as for portfolio hedging.
CFDs, Futures & ETFs
Most often traded via CFDs, futures or ETFs.
Macro-Driven
Subject to macroeconomic statistics, corporate reports and political factors.
Intraday Volatility
High intraday volatility makes them attractive for day trading.
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