What are Indices?

A stock market index measures the performance of a group of stocks that represent a particular market or sector. Instead of trading individual company shares, index trading allows you to speculate on the overall direction of an entire stock market, giving you broad market exposure through a single instrument.

Indices are calculated using the weighted average of selected stocks within a particular exchange. For example, the US30 (Dow Jones Industrial Average) tracks 30 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States, while the US100 (Nasdaq 100) focuses on the top 100 non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange.

At N1CM, you can trade indices as CFDs (Contracts for Difference), meaning you can profit from both rising and falling markets without owning the underlying assets. Our index CFDs are available with competitive spreads, flexible leverage, and no commission fees.

Why Trade Indices with N1CM?

Diversified Exposure

Gain exposure to an entire market or economy through a single trade. Indices naturally diversify your risk across multiple companies, reducing the impact of individual stock movements.

Competitive Spreads

Trade major global indices with some of the tightest spreads in the industry. Our deep liquidity ensures you receive optimal pricing on every trade, from entry to exit.

No Commission

Enjoy commission-free trading on all index CFDs. Your only cost is the spread, making it easy to calculate your trading expenses and manage your profitability.

Go Long or Short

Profit from both bullish and bearish market conditions. Whether you believe a market is heading up or down, index CFDs allow you to trade in either direction with equal ease.

Available Indices

Trade the most popular global stock market indices with N1CM. All indices are available as CFDs with competitive conditions.

Symbol Index Name Country/Region Spread From Leverage Up To Trading Hours (GMT)
US30 Dow Jones Industrial Average United States 1.0 1:200 01:00 - 24:00
US100 Nasdaq 100 United States 1.0 1:200 01:00 - 24:00
US500 S&P 500 United States 0.4 1:200 01:00 - 24:00
GER40 DAX 40 Germany 1.2 1:200 09:00 - 23:00
UK100 FTSE 100 United Kingdom 1.0 1:200 09:00 - 23:00
FRA40 CAC 40 France 1.5 1:200 09:00 - 23:00
JPN225 Nikkei 225 Japan 6.0 1:200 01:00 - 24:00
AUS200 ASX 200 Australia 2.0 1:200 00:50 - 23:00
ESP35 IBEX 35 Spain 5.0 1:100 09:00 - 21:00
HK50 Hang Seng 50 Hong Kong 5.0 1:100 03:15 - 20:00
EUSTX50 Euro Stoxx 50 Europe 1.5 1:200 09:00 - 23:00

Benefits of Indices Trading

  • Portfolio Diversification: A single index trade gives you exposure to dozens or even hundreds of companies, providing instant diversification across an entire market sector.
  • Lower Volatility: Indices tend to be less volatile than individual stocks because the performance is averaged across many companies, smoothing out extreme price swings.
  • Trade Global Markets: Access indices from the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific all from a single trading account, allowing you to trade during multiple market sessions.
  • Economic Barometer: Indices serve as key indicators of economic health. By trading indices, you can capitalise on macroeconomic trends, monetary policy changes, and geopolitical events.
  • Leverage Available: Trade indices with leverage up to 1:200, allowing you to gain significant market exposure with a relatively small initial margin requirement.
  • No Ownership Required: Trade index CFDs without the need to own or manage the underlying shares. Simply speculate on the price direction and close your position when ready.
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