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Trading CFD indices offers you exposure to the movements of global stock indexes without the need to analyze the performance of individual stocks. ZERO Markets offer CFDs indices on margins from just 1% across the AS200, US30, EURO50 and many more.

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What Is Indices Trading

Trading indices is a great way to trade on the world's financial markets without having to analyse the performance of an individual company stock.Indices measure the performance of a group of shares from an exchange. Trading indices enables you to get exposure to an entire economy or sector at once, while only having to open a single position.Zero Markets offer CFD indices trading on our MT4 & MT5 and BlackArrow platforms. Benefit from low cost trading with margins starting as low as 1%.

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Typical Indices Spreads

Symbol

Product Description

Standard Account(min)

Super Zero Account(min)

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Swap Short

US100

US Tech 100 Index vs US Dollar Cash

198

US30

US 30 Index vs US Dollar Cash

223

US500

Us 500 Index Cash

HK50

Hong Kong Index Cash

100

297

100

297

AUS200

Australia 200 Index Cash

150

290

150

290

CHINA50

China A50 Index Cash

309

543

309

543

EURO50

Euro 50 Index vs Euro Cash

160

FRA40

CAC40 Index Cash

193

GER40

German 40 Index Cash

217

IBOV

Brazil Bovespa Index Cash

1289

JP225

Japan 225 Index Cash

741

UK100

Uk100 Index Cash

110

USDX

USD Index Basket vs US Dollar Cash

VIX

Volatility Index Cash

KS200

KOSPI 200 Index Future

KQ150

KOSDAQ 150 Index Future

*Margin (MGN) is a percentage of your equity put aside by your broker to execute trades. This is to cover the possibility of loss in your account. Margin is not a cost or a fee.

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How does it work?

SYMBOL

AUS200

BID

7387.25

ASK

7388.25

SPREAD

1 pips

Benefit from the movements

Indices trading is different to trading a stock or a currency because you benefit from the movements of an economy rather than a single company or currency.

Price movement

The movements of an index directly relate to the price movements of all of the shares within that index. When trading a single company you are putting all your eggs in one basket.

Example

Index trading, on the other hand, allows you to benefit from 20, 50, 100 companies all at once. If one of these companies is struggling that doesn't mean the entire index will suffer. Although all types of trading involves risk, indices trading is often seen as a more stable option.

PROFITING WITH INDICES

How can you make profit with Indices at ZERO Markets

The gross profit on your trade is calculated as follows:

Opening Price

$27,818.53

1 lot

$27,818.53

Closing Price

$27,918.53

1 lot

$27,918.53

Gross Profit

$27,918.53

$27,818.53

$100

Opening the Position

The price of US30 against USD (US30 CFD) is $27,818.53 and you decide to buy 1 lot. The total value is $27,818.53.

Closing the Position

Five days later, if the price of US30 has increased to $27,918.53, the trade made $100.00 gross profit; if the price of US30 has fallen to $27,718.53 and you decide to stop your loss by selling 1 lot US30, the trade loses $100.00.

The Origins of Stock Indices

The concept of indices dates back to the late 19th century, when financial markets were becoming more active and complex.In 1896, Charles Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones & Company, introduced the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) — the first-ever stock market index. It tracked 12 major industrial companies in the U.S. and was designed to give investors a clearer picture of how the market was performing overall.

Since then, indices have evolved to cover various sectors, regions, and types of companies. Today, there are thousands of indices around the world, including the S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, FTSE 100, DAX, Nikkei 225, and more.

Stock Market Indices

Instead of choosing one stock, why not follow the whole market? These indices combine top companies into a single instrument you can trade.

Currency Index

The US Dollar Index (USDX) tracks the performance of the U.S. dollar against six major currencies. It's a key tool to assess dollar strength across global markets.

Volatility Index

The VIX Index, also called the “fear index,” measures expected volatility in the U.S. stock market over the next 30 days. It tends to spike during periods of uncertainty.

Asia-Pacific Futures Indices

These futures-based indices give you direct access to South Korea’s dynamic and fast-growing equity markets — including large-cap leaders and tech-driven innovators.

Stock Market Indices

Instead of choosing one stock, why not follow the whole market? These indices combine top companies into a single instrument you can trade.

Currency Index

The US Dollar Index (USDX) tracks the performance of the U.S. dollar against six major currencies. It's a key tool to assess dollar strength across global markets.

Volatility Index

The VIX Index, also called the “fear index,” measures expected volatility in the U.S. stock market over the next 30 days. It tends to spike during periods of uncertainty.

Asia-Pacific Futures Indices

These futures-based indices give you direct access to South Korea’s dynamic and fast-growing equity markets — including large-cap leaders and tech-driven innovators.

Stock Market Indices

Instead of choosing one stock, why not follow the whole market? These indices combine top companies into a single instrument you can trade.

Currency Index

The US Dollar Index (USDX) tracks the performance of the U.S. dollar against six major currencies. It's a key tool to assess dollar strength across global markets.

Volatility Index

The VIX Index, also called the “fear index,” measures expected volatility in the U.S. stock market over the next 30 days. It tends to spike during periods of uncertainty.

Asia-Pacific Futures Indices

These futures-based indices give you direct access to South Korea’s dynamic and fast-growing equity markets — including large-cap leaders and tech-driven innovators.

Stock Market Indices

Instead of choosing one stock, why not follow the whole market? These indices combine top companies into a single instrument you can trade.

Currency Index

The US Dollar Index (USDX) tracks the performance of the U.S. dollar against six major currencies. It's a key tool to assess dollar strength across global markets.

Volatility Index

The VIX Index, also called the “fear index,” measures expected volatility in the U.S. stock market over the next 30 days. It tends to spike during periods of uncertainty.

Asia-Pacific Futures Indices

These futures-based indices give you direct access to South Korea’s dynamic and fast-growing equity markets — including large-cap leaders and tech-driven innovators.

The Role and Impact of Indices in Markets

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Stock indices are vital tools in modern financial markets, providing investors with a way to track the performance of entire sectors, markets, or economies. From the DJIA to the S&P 500 and beyond, indices have shaped the way people invest and trade globally.

Indices not only provide a benchmark for market performance but also serve as investable products. Through tools like Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and CFDs (Contract for Difference), investors can gain exposure to entire indices without directly buying individual stocks. Indices offer diversified exposure, reducing risk compared to single-stock investments.

In the modern world of indices trading, investors can trade indices through derivative products such as CFDs, which allow them to speculate on the price movements of indices without owning the underlying stocks. This type of trading allows for broader market exposure with relatively lower capital requirements.

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