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Indices CFD trading
Whether it's the Dow Jones, DAX or one of our sector-themed indices such as the Green Index, get exposure to global markets without relying on the performance of a single company.
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Range of markets
Access over 20 major global indices with extended trading hours
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Thematic indices
Take your position on the AI revolution, Big Tech and more
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Ultra-tight spreads
Trade indices markets with variable spreads as low as 1 point
The benefits of indices trading
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Gain exposure to global marketsInstead of investing in a single company, trade stock indices for exposure to entire sectors or economies, including energy, banking and mining. -
Profit from falling marketsTake advantage of the volatility and benefit from both rising and falling markets. -
Theme-specific tradingOur thematic indices are built to give you exposure to specific emerging trends – including AI companies, green stocks, cannabis shares and more.
Market-leading pricing
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Indices trading platforms at FOREX.com
Web Trader
Trade over 6,300 markets on our easy-to-use, browser-based platform, complete with customisable workspaces, fast and reliable execution, and advanced charts.
Simplicity and speed
Simplify your deal ticket with our exclusive ‘one-click trading’ mode, so you don’t miss out on potential opportunities in fast-moving markets.
Performance Analytics
Gain deeper insight into your trading behaviour with the new Performance Analytics tool, designed to help you improve your trading across four key metrics.
Trading Central
Stay ahead of the curve with our technical analysis research portal from Trading Central, helping you to identify potential opportunities.
Powerful mobile apps
Seize trading opportunities with our easy-to-use mobile apps, with simple one-swipe dealing, advanced charting, and seamless execution. Available on Android and iOS.
TradingView charting
Complete with one-tap dealing, custom indicators, alerts and drawing tools.
Trading Central
Harness the power of technical analysis and access insightful market data on our most popular markets.
Performance Analytics
Gain deeper insight into your trading and discover how you could improve your performance.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) trading platform for indices trading
Expert Advisors (EAs)
Download and explore automated trading strategies via the MetaQuotes Language 4 (MQL4) or create your own Automated Trading System using MQL4.
Custom technical indicators
Analyse price movement and trends with technical indicators customised to your trading strategies.
Trade on all devices
Access your MetaTrader 4 account across all your devices with MT4 trading apps on iOS and Android. Open on desktop, close on a smartphone.
Indices news and analysis
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How to trade indices with FOREX.com
Whether you’re a new or experienced trader, it’s easy to create a CFD trading account with FOREX.com. Simply complete our short, secure online form and you could be trading stock indices in minutes.*
If you think an index is going to go up in value, you’d go long or ‘buy’. If you think an index is going to go down in value, you’d short or ‘sell’ it.
Ready to trade indices now? Get started with your application.
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Margin and leverage in CFD trading
One of the key features of CFD trading is the ability to trade on margin and utilise leverage.
Trading indices
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Guide to short selling
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