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DAX 40
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Dow Jones 100
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EURO 50
+0.04%
CAC 40
+0.03%
FTSE 100
-0.04%
NASDAQ 100
-0.03%
NIKKEI 225
+0.01%
DAX 40
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Dow Jones 100
+0.02%
EURO 50
+0.04%
CAC 40
+0.03%
FTSE 100
-0.04%
NASDAQ 100
-0.03%
NIKKEI 225
+0.01%
What Are Indices?
Stock indices, also known as equity indices or index, represent the performance of a group of selected stocks, typically within a specific country, sector, or theme. They serve as benchmarks to track the overall performance of a market or segment.
Popular examples include:
S&P 500:
Tracks the top 500 publicly traded U.S. companies
NASDAQ 100:
Focused on large-cap tech and growth stocks
Dow Jones 30:
Covers 30 major U.S. companies
FTSE 100:
Tracks the top companies on the London Stock Exchange
DAX 40:
Represents Germany’s top 40 blue-chip companies
How Does Index CFD Trading Work?
Index trading allows you to speculate on the price movement of a stock index without owning the underlying assets. This is typically done via Contracts for Difference (CFDs) or other derivatives. You can go long (buy) if you expect the index to rise, or short (sell) if you believe it will fall.
Most indices are market-cap weighted, meaning larger companies have a greater influence on the index’s price. Some, like the Dow Jones, are price-weighted, giving more weight to higher-priced stocks regardless of company size.
Why Trade Indices?
Trading indices allows you to speculate on the performance of an entire market rather than individual stocks. Instead of choosing one company, you're trading a whole sector or economy.
Key benefits:
Diversification:
Exposure to multiple companies in one trade
Volatility:
Index markets offer regular price movement, ideal for day traders
Lower risk:
Reduces company-specific risk
Market sentiment:
Indices reflect broad economic outlooks
Flexibility:
Go long or short depending on your view
Why Trade Indices with Excent Capital?
At Excent Capital, you can trade indices via CFDs (Contracts for Difference). This means you don’t own the underlying index, but instead speculate on its price movements, where you can profit from both rising (long) and falling (short) markets with.
You can use leverage, apply risk management tools, and access real-time pricing on a user-friendly platform designed for precision and performance.
Zero Swaps & No Commissions
Trade indices with no swaps and zero commission costs, giving you full pricing clarity and a powerful edge over traditional brokers.
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Trade with a fully licensed broker committed to compliance, client protection, and transparency.
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Enjoy a seamless experience across devices, complete with advanced charting, real-time market data, trade ideas and fast execution.
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Gain access to expert insights, detailed trading guides, and real-time support from your personal account manager.
Indices Product List
| SYMBOL | NAME | NOMINAL VALUE OF CONTRACT SIZE | QUOTE PRECISION | MARGIN REQUIRED | MINIMUM ORDER SIZE IN UNITS | MINIMUM TRANSACT ION STEP | LONG SWAP (pips) | SHORT SWAP (pips) | SUNDAY OPEN TIME GMT+0 | TRADING HOURS GMT+0 | FRIDAY CLOSE TIME GMT+0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones 30 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.01 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 00:00-20:59, 22:05-23:59 | 21:00 |
| Nasdaq 100 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.01 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 00:00-20:59, 22:05-23:59 | 21:00 |
 | S&P 500 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.01 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 00:00-20:59, 22:05-23:59 | 21:00 |
 | ASX 200 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.1 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 23:50 | 00:00-06:29, 07:10-20:59, 23:50-23:59 | 06:30, 0:00 |
| DAX 40 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.01 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 00:00-20:59, 22:05-23:59 | 21:00 |
| EURO 50 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.01 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | - | 06:00-19:59 | 20:00 |
| CAC 30 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.01 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | - | 06:00-19:59 | 20:00 |
| FTSE 100 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.01 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 00:00-20:59, 23:02-23:59 | 21:00 |
 | Hang Seng 50 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.1 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | - | 01:15-03:59, 05:00-08:29, 09:15-18:59 | 04:00, 08:30, 19:00 |
 | IBEX 35 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.01 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | - | 07:00-17:59 | 18:00 |
 | MIB 40 | Instrument level * 1 | 1 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | - | 06:00-19:59 | 20:00 |
| Nikkei 225 | Instrument level * 100 | 1 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 00:00-20:59, 22:05-23:59 | 21:00 |
 | FTSE China 50 | Instrument level * 10 | 0.01 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | - | 01:10-08:29, 09:05-20:44 | 08:30, 20:45 |
 | US Index | Instrument level * 1000 | 0.001 | 0.67% | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | - | 00:00-20:59 | 21:00 |
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