Index CFDs

A Contract For Difference (CFD) is a derivative that allows trading to take place on the value of an underlying instrument without ever actually holding the physical asset. Index CFDs or index-tracking CFDs, therefore, are derivatives of the world’s benchmark stock market indices.

ForexTrading.com offers trading in 12 global index trackers.

Why trade index CFDs with ForexTrading.com?

• Tight spreads. ForexTrading.com's UK 100, Germany 30 and US Tech 100 NAS CFD index target spreads are as low as 1 point under normal market conditions. We are very competitive on all the indices we offer.
• Open an account with as little as $2,000 or equivalent.
• No commissions. You just pay the spread and carrying costs on your trades.
• No minimum ticket fees. You only pay the spread and carrying costs on small trades.
• Leverage the funds in your account up to 40 times with your first EUR50,000 collateral.

Why trade Index CFDs?

• They may be short sold, so it’s possible to trade in both rising and falling markets, and any potential profit may be made whichever the market direction.
• They are leveraged instruments, or they 'trade on margin', meaning you may open trades in sizes multiple times larger than the funds you have in your account.
• They can be a cost-efficient way of trading broad market exposure because you never have to buy or sell the constituents of the underlying index.
• There are no commissions. Index CFD prices include a spread, so the price you see on the screen when you enter your trade amount is the one you will get.
• The largest index tracking CFDs trade extended hours compared to the Indices from which they are derived.

Risk Warning

Trading in leveraged instruments such as CFDs, also called margin trading, carries a high level of risk to your capital with the possibility of losing more than your initial investment and may not be suitable for all investors. Ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary. Please read the full risk warning.