Equity Indices Trading

Trade 30+ global equity indices including S&P 500, NASDAQ, DAX, FTSE, and more with tight spreads and low costs.

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Why Trade Equity Indices with XM?

30+ Global Indices

Access major indices from US, Europe, Asia, and emerging markets

Diversified Exposure

Trade entire markets with a single position instead of individual stocks

Low Trading Costs

Benefit from tight spreads and zero commission on index CFDs

High Leverage

Trade with leverage up to 1:500 on major equity indices

Most Popular Equity Indices

S&P 500
US500
Top 500 US companies
USA
NASDAQ 100
US100
100 largest non-financial US stocks
USA
Dow Jones
US30
30 major US industrial companies
USA
DAX 40
GER40
40 largest German companies
Germany
FTSE 100
UK100
100 largest UK companies
UK
CAC 40
FRA40
40 largest French companies
France
Nikkei 225
JPN225
225 top Japanese companies
Japan
ASX 200
AUS200
200 largest Australian stocks
Australia

Trade Indices from Global Markets

8+
US Indices
S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow
12+
European Indices
DAX, FTSE, CAC
6+
Asian Indices
Nikkei, Hang Seng
4+
Other Markets
ASX, TSX, IBEX

Index CFD Trading Conditions

30+
Global Indices
0%
Commission
1:500
Max Leverage
Tight
Spreads
24/5
Support
$5
Minimum Deposit

What is Equity Index Trading?

Equity index trading involves speculating on the price movements of stock market indices through CFDs. An index represents a basket of stocks from a particular market or sector, providing a snapshot of overall market performance.

For example, the S&P 500 tracks the 500 largest US companies, while the NASDAQ 100 focuses on technology stocks. When you trade an index CFD, you're essentially betting on whether the overall value of these companies will rise or fall.

Index trading offers several advantages: diversification (exposure to multiple companies with one trade), lower volatility compared to individual stocks, and the ability to trade entire markets or sectors based on economic trends and news.

With XM, you can trade global equity indices with leverage, tight spreads, and no commission. Access real-time pricing, advanced charting tools, and expert market analysis to make informed trading decisions.

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