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Indices trading on US30, SPX500 and NAS100
US30, SPX500, NAS100, GER40, UK100 and JP225 as CFDs — one liquid position, instant diversification across an entire benchmark.
Overview
One position, an entire index
A stock index tracks the combined performance of the largest listed companies in an economy or sector. Trading index CFDs with AQ Markets gives you a single, liquid position on US30, SPX500, NAS100, GER40, UK100 and more — without buying every underlying share.
Guide
What is indices trading?
Indices trading is speculating on a stock index, such as the US 500 or Germany 40, which tracks a basket of listed companies. An index CFD lets you take a long or short position on the whole basket in one trade, without owning the shares. Leverage magnifies losses as well as gains.
What moves an index?
Earnings from the largest member companies, interest rate decisions, and data on growth, inflation and jobs move indices most. Geopolitical news can move them quickly. Dividend adjustments may apply to index CFD positions. Compare single companies on share CFDs and currency effects on forex.
When do indices trade?
In the table on this page, US indices show 23/5, GER40 09:00 to 17:30 CET, UK100 08:00 to 16:30 GMT and JP225 09:00 to 15:00 JST (sample figures). Prices can gap at the open after news. Confirm live times on the market hours page and costs in trading conditions.
Worked example
An index trade, step by step
Hypothetical example: You buy 1 lot of US30 at 40,000 with $1 per point. The index rises to 40,100, a gain of 100 points or $100.
| Step | Hypothetical figure |
|---|---|
| Entry | 40,000 |
| Exit | 40,100 |
| Move | +100 points |
| Result | +$100, before spread and financing |
If it fell to 39,900, you would lose $100. Indices can gap at the cash open, so a stop is not always filled at its level. Spread and overnight financing reduce the result. The calculators show margin for your size.
Why indices
Why trade indices with AQ Markets
Trade whole economies
A single index CFD gives you exposure to dozens of the largest companies in an economy in one position.
US, European and Asian coverage
US30, SPX500 and NAS100 sit alongside GER40, UK100 and JP225 — one account, every major region.
Instant diversification
Spread risk across an entire benchmark instead of concentrating it in a single stock.
Extended trading hours
Trade around the cash-market session and into the futures-linked extended hours.
- ✓ No restrictions. No restrictions on scalping, hedging or EA use across supported platforms.
- ✓ One account. Forex, metals, indices, commodities, shares and crypto CFDs from a single account.
- ✓ Tight spreads. Spreads from 0.0 pips on majors, sourced from a deep liquidity pool.
Quick stats
Indices at a glance
Spec table
Index instrument specifications
Sample indices and indicative trading conditions. The full instrument list is available inside the platform.
| Symbol | Description | Min Spread | Swap Long | Swap Short | Contract Size | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US30 | Wall Street 30 | 1.6 | -3.5 | 0.8 | $1 / point | 23/5 |
| SPX500 | US 500 | 0.4 | -2.0 | 0.4 | $1 / point | 23/5 |
| NAS100 | US Tech 100 | 1.0 | -2.8 | 0.6 | $1 / point | 23/5 |
| GER40 | Germany 40 | 0.8 | -2.2 | 0.5 | €1 / point | 09:00–17:30 CET |
| UK100 | UK 100 | 1.0 | -2.0 | 0.5 | £1 / point | 08:00–16:30 GMT |
| JP225 | Japan 225 | 6.0 | -3.0 | 1.0 | ¥100 / point | 09:00–15:00 JST |
Illustrative sample data, not live market prices.
Trading conditions
Execution built for indices
- ✓ Market execution — no dealing-desk intervention, no requotes.
- ✓ Average fill time 38ms (sample figures).
- ✓ Leverage on indices varies by instrument and jurisdiction — see Trading Conditions (eligibility applies).
- ✓ Margin call and stop-out levels published per account type.
Platforms
Trade indices on your platform of choice
Questions
Index CFD questions answered
A point is one whole unit of the index level. A move from 40,000 to 40,001 is one point, and the table lists the value per point for each index.
An index CFD follows a basket, so one company's bad day usually moves it less than a single stock. Both are CFDs and carry leverage risk.
Risk warning. Forex and CFD trading is leveraged and carries a high level of risk to your capital. Prices can move quickly against you, and losses can exceed your initial deposit. Please read our Risk Disclosure before trading.
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Related guides
Short explainers and tools that go with this page.
What is a CFD?
A plain explanation of contracts for difference.
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How margin lets a small deposit control a larger position.
Margin calculator
Estimate the margin a position needs.
Trading glossary
Plain definitions of common trading terms.
US30 trading
The price-weighted Dow Jones index.
NAS100 trading
The technology-heavy Nasdaq 100.