US index markets
S&P 500 index, Dow Jones, NASDAQ tech. and USD (dollar) index.
CFDs Indices Trading
Tracking the health of a specific economy, a stock market index provides clear indication about the direction of interest rates, employment optimism and the currency strength of a market.
Buy or sell. Take part. Experience index trading from as little as $100
The world’s largest stock markets in the US, Europe, Asia and the emerging markets are all sensitive to a variety of indicators and events. Investors use these to their advantage - news of negative GDP may pull an index down, whereas better than expected employment figures will increase the index. Construction, manufacturing, services and external factors such as war, natural disaster and policical uncertainty, may account for fluctations, bearish and bullish trends.
An index is a portfolio of top company stocks from a particular country that track the performance of their market or exchange. easyMarkets’ indices traders participate in and formulate strategies for possible profit from both rising and falling exchange markets at the click of a button.
| Index | Instrument | Spread from | 1 contract | Pip value* | Min Contract | Min Margin** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 500 (SPI) | SPI / USD | 0.75 | 1 * Index rate * 50 USD | 0.50 USD | 0.02 * Index rate * 50 USD | 25 USD |
| US 30 (DOW) | DOW / USD | 6 | 1 * Index rate * 5 USD | 5 USD | 0.02 * Index rate * 5 USD | 25 USD |
| US Tech (NDQ) | NDQ / USD | 1.00 | 1 * Index rate * 20 USD | 0.20 USD | 0.02 * Index rate * 20 USD | 25 USD |
| UK 100 (FTS) | FTS / GBP | 2.0 | 1 * Index rate * 10 GBP | 1 GBP | 0.02 * Index rate * 10 GBP | 20 GBP |
| Germany 30 (DAX) | DAX / EUR | 2.0 | 1 * Index rate * 12.50 EUR | 1.25 EUR | 0.02 * Index rate * 12.50 EUR | 25 EUR |
| EU Stocks 50 (ESX) | ESX / EUR | 4 | 1 * Index rate * 10 EUR | 10 EUR | 0.02 * Index rate * 10 EUR | 25 EUR |
| France 40 (CAC) | CAC / EUR | 2.0 | 1 * Index rate * 10 EUR | 1 EUR | 0.02 * Index rate * 10 EUR | 25 EUR |
| Swiss 20 (SWI) | SWI / CHF | 4 | 1 * Index rate * 5 CHF | 5 CHF | 0.02 * Index rate * 5 CHF | 25 CHF |
| Australia (ASX) | ASX / AUD | 1.0 | 1 * Index rate * 25 AUD | 2.5 AUD | 0.02 * Index rate * 25 AUD | 25 AUD |
| Japan 225 (NKI) | NKI / USD | 12 | 1 * Index rate * 5 USD | 5 USD | 0.02 * Index rate * 5 USD | 25 USD |
| Hong Kong 40 (HSX) | HSX / HKD | 14 | 1 * Index rate * 50 HKD | 50 HKD | 0.02 * Index rate * 50 HKD | 200 HKD |
| China 50 (CNX) | CNX / USD | 25 | 1 * Index rate * 2 USD | 2 USD | 0.02 * Index rate * 2 USD | 25 USD |
| India 50 (IND) | IND / USD | 5.0 | 1 * Index rate * 10 USD | 1 USD | 0.02 * Index rate * 10 USD | 25 USD |
| USD Index (USX) | USX / USD | 0.040 | 1 * Index rate * 1,000 USD | 1 USD | 0.02 * Index rate * 1,000 USD | 25 USD |
| Fear (VXX) | VXX / USD | 0.20 | 1 * Index rate * 1,000 USD | 10 USD | 0.02 * Index rate * 1,000 USD | 25 USD |
*Value per pip per 1 contract The pip value is shown in the non-base currency, the spread is a decimal resulting from the difference of BID and ASK, i.e. 120.264 - 120.238 = 0.026.
**Minimum margins to trade and contracts we show an approximation of margin based on how the financial markets display prices. Margins will vary based on your base currency.
Trading indices with easyMarkets enables tracking the best-known and influential markets
We enable all traders with equal access to these markets. Consider trading indices CFDs and take part in the financial movements which shape the world in which we live.
How do you think the forthcoming NFP announcement will affect the US indices, will there be a knock-on effect in Europe?
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Develop strategies with indices that directly impact your day-to-day life.
UK and European indices
UK FTSE 100, German DAX, France CAC, EU Stocks, Swiss SWI
Australian and Indian indices
Trade the Australian Securities Exchange and India 50
Asian indices
Asian exchanges: Japan’s Nikkei, Hang Seng, China 50
