Indices track the price movements of a group of stocks within a specific market or sector, such as the FTSE 100, which reflects the top 100 companies on the London Stock Exchange. Indices trading allows you to gain exposure to an entire industry or economy with a single trade. Through CFDs, you can profit from rising or falling index prices without owning the underlying assets. Indices offer high liquidity and extended trading hours, maximizing market opportunities
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Trade indices
Trade entire sectors with global indices
TRADE INDICES Trade with confidence on
Trade with confidence on
major global indices
Trade premium equity & DXY index CFDs like US500, UK100 & Sing30
Access advanced tools to refine your strategies and capitalize on market trends with minimized risk—this is the essence of indices trading.
Indices Trading Conditions
Go long or short on the latest index opportunities
| Symbol | Description | Minimum Lot | Margin | Contract Size |
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| AX | (DAX) German Stock Index | 0.01 | $1000 per 1 Lot | EUR 25 times Index |
| DJ | Dow Jones Index | 0.01 | $2000 per 1 Lot | $10 times Index |
| YM | E-mini–Dow Jones Index | 0.01 | $1000 per 1 Lot | $5 times Index |
| SP | S&P 500 Index | 0.01 | $2500 per 1 Lot | $250 times Index |
| ES | E-mini S&P 500 Index | 0.01 | $1000 per 1 Lot | $50 times Index |
| ND | NASDAQ 100 Index | 0.01 | $2500 per 1 Lot | $100 times Index |
| NQ | E-Mini Nasdaq 100 Index | 0.01 | $1000 per 1 Lot | $20 times Index |
WHY TRADE INDICES WITH VPFX CAPITAL MARKETS
Sector-Wide Trading
Focus on the overall performance of entire sectors rather than individual stocks.
Comprehensive Market Insight
Indices provide a snapshot of the health of various financial market segments.
Risk Diversification
Spread your exposure across multiple assets to offset volatility in a single area.
Flexibility to Go Long or Short
Trade CFD indices to capitalize on both market upswings and downturns.
Leverage Market Events
Take advantage of market movements driven by geopolitical or economic developments.
WHAT ARE INDICES
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Indices measure the performance of a specific industry or economic sector by tracking a group of selected stocks within that segment. Calculated as a weighted average of their constituent stock prices, indices serve as a key indicator of the health and trends of the economy or industry they represent.
Faq’s Find Answers to Common
Find Answers to Common
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What Does Indices Mean in Trading?
Indices track the price movements of a group of stocks within a specific market or sector, such as the FTSE 100, which reflects the top 100 companies on the London Stock Exchange. Indices trading allows you to gain exposure to an entire industry or economy with a single trade. Through CFDs, you can profit from rising or falling index prices without owning the underlying assets. Indices offer high liquidity and extended trading hours, maximizing market opportunities
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What types of Indices are out there?
Popular indices to start trading include the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, the NASDAQ 100, the FTSE 100, the DAX30, the Nikkei 225, the ASX200 and so on. However, when you are looking to understand their basics, these indexes can be categorized into the following broad sub-types: Sector Based, Country Based, Exchange Based & Regional Based
Popular indices to start trading include the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, the NASDAQ 100, the FTSE 100, the DAX30, the Nikkei 225, the ASX200 and so on. However, when you are looking to understand their basics, these indexes can be categorized into the following broad sub-types: Sector Based, Country Based, Exchange Based & Regional Based
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How do you trade indices?
Indices trading can be conducted through various vehicles such as futures, options contracts, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or CFDs. After determining the specific stock index you wish to trade, it is essential to establish a clear and effective trading strategy before opening a position. The use of technical and fundamental analysis can assist in pinpointing optimal moments to enter and exit your position.
Indices trading can be conducted through various vehicles such as futures, options contracts, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or CFDs. After determining the specific stock index you wish to trade, it is essential to establish a clear and effective trading strategy before opening a position. The use of technical and fundamental analysis can assist in pinpointing optimal moments to enter and exit your position.
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How much money do I need to start Indices trading?
When using VPFX Capital Markets, you have the option to begin trading with a minimum deposit of USD$100. However, the specific amount required to trade indices will vary based on factors, such as the type of indices, leverage used, and your personal risk tolerance.
When using VPFX Capital Markets, you have the option to begin trading with a minimum deposit of USD$100. However, the specific amount required to trade indices will vary based on factors, such as the type of indices, leverage used, and your personal risk tolerance.