INDEX TRADING
Trade derivatives of the world’s major indices and discover the opportunities that the stock market offers.
Advantages of Trading Index Derivatives with QCG
Gain access to global indices, such as USA500 and UK100.
Get exposure to a sector or an entire economy comprehensively.
Competitive spreads and reduced margin requirements.
Discover opportunities on the go with our mobile trading app.
Automated trading through cTrader.
The Index Market
The indices market refers to the financial environment where stock market indices are traded. A stock market index is a statistical measure representing the performance of a selected group of stocks or financial assets listed on a stock exchange. These indices are used to measure and track the overall market performance or a specific sector of the economy.
The advantage of trading indices lies in the ability to diversify investment and gain exposure to a broad set of stocks or assets without having to individually acquire each one. This allows investors to participate in the overall market or a specific sector’s performance without assuming the risk associated with investing in individual stocks. Additionally, the indices market offers liquidity and flexibility, allowing traders to take advantage of daily market fluctuations and adjust their investment strategies based on economic and financial conditions.
At QCG Markets, we provide access to a variety of stock market indices so that investors can capitalize on these advantages and maximize their opportunities in the dynamic world of financial markets.
Full List of Index you can trade at QCG Markets
Important Information for the Indices Market
Swap values may be adjusted daily based on market conditions and the rates provided by our price provider, which apply to all open positions. Triple swaps are specifically applied on Fridays. Server time varies depending on the season: in winter, it is GMT+2, and in summer, it is GMT+3 (Daylight Saving Time), which starts on the last Sunday of March and ends on the last Sunday of October. During the time interval between 23:55 and 00:05 server time, there may be increased spreads and reduced liquidity due to the daily bank rollover. If spreads or liquidity are inadequate during the bank rollover, spreads may widen, and excessive slippage may occur. As a result, orders may not be executed during those moments.
A commission charge per lot will apply on both opening and closing, depending on the account type.
The calculation of required margins in indices is done as follows, taking the following example:
- Account Base Currency: USD
- Position: Open 5 lots of SELL EU50.F at 3,441.95
- 1 Lot Size: 1 contract
- Margin Requirement: 0.5% of the notional value.
- The notional value is: 5 * 1 * 3,441.95 = 17,260 EUR
- 17,260 * 1.20887 (EURUSD price) = 20,865 USD.
- Required margin is: 20,865 USD * 0.005 = 104,325 USD.