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Indices

GLOBAL EQUITY INDICES

MARKET OVERVIEW

Explore opportunities across markets

An equity index tracks a basket of shares under defined rules. Constituents, weights and calculation methods differ, so indices can move differently on the same day. Start with the businesses represented and the components that have the greatest influence.

A CFD measures gains and losses from price changes rather than giving ownership of the underlying asset. Directional positions and margin introduce opportunities and risks together. Consider market drivers, contract conditions, costs and position risk within one consistent research framework.

PRODUCT RANGE

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Indices / CFD

Product	Reference symbol	Market perspective
01US broad-market reference	US500	Follow large-company earnings, US data and rates alongside sector weights.
02US growth-market reference	NAS100	Review earnings and valuations of major growth companies, including concentration risk.
03US blue-chip reference	US30	Understand the selected major companies and calculation method; index levels are not directly comparable.
04German equity-market reference	GER40	Consider German businesses, European growth, export demand and the euro environment.
05UK equity-market reference	UK100	Review sector composition, overseas revenues and sterling movements.
06Japanese equity-market reference	JPN225	Consider Japanese earnings, the yen and the rhythm of Asian trading sessions.

Symbols are for identification. Available contracts and trading conditions are shown in your account platform.

BEFORE YOU TRADE

Product features and trading experience

Start with the drivers

Build a research routine around data, policy developments and sentiment. The same headline can affect assets differently, so consider its timing and what the market may already have expected.

Direction and position size

Long and short positions express different price views, while exposure depends on contract size and volume. Review the account currency and margin requirement instead of treating the margin deposit as the full position value.

Timing and liquidity

Liquidity and quotes can vary across sessions, holidays and major announcements. Check platform time and market schedules, and understand how thinner liquidity can affect spreads and execution.

Costs and ongoing review

Review spreads, possible commissions, financing and conversion costs. After execution, continue monitoring margin, positions and charges; risk management does not end when an order is opened.

Composition and weighting

An index name does not describe every exposure. Sector concentration, heavily weighted companies and constituent changes all matter. Compare coverage and calculation rules as well as recent performance.

Index versus contract

An index is a measure; a related CFD has its own quotation and trading arrangements. Cash-style and futures-linked contracts can differ in financing, expiry and adjustments. Check the specific contract.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently asked questions

Do index CFDs give me shares?

No. A CFD provides exposure to price changes rather than ownership or voting rights in constituent shares. Any dividend adjustment follows the contract terms.

Why do related indices diverge?

Constituents, sector weights, currencies and calculation methods create differences. Indices from the same country do not necessarily carry the same exposures.

Can dividends or adjustments affect positions?

They can, depending on product type, position direction and account terms. Read adjustment rules, dates and notices rather than relying on charts alone to explain account changes.

Which costs matter beyond the market move?

Review spreads, any commissions, overnight financing and currency conversion. Distinguish transaction costs from charges that vary with holding time, and check the current product and account terms before trading.

Does a stop order guarantee the chosen price?

An ordinary stop order remains subject to liquidity, gaps and execution rules once triggered. The execution price can differ in a fast market. Understand the trigger conditions and limitations before placing the order.

Where can I review current contract specifications and costs?

Sign in to your account platform and open the instrument specifications for symbols, size, minimum volume, hours, margin and charges. Our product pages introduce the markets; the current specifications in your account govern trading.