Why Trade Indices with FXCG
Global Market Coverage
Access the world’s most influential indices in one place:
- US30 (Dow Jones)
- US500 (S&P 500)
- USTEC (Nasdaq 100)
- DE40 (Germany DAX40)
- UK100 (FTSE 100)
- JP225 (Nikkei 225)
- HK50 (Hang Seng Index)
Diversify your portfolio and gain exposure to major economies worldwide.
Efficient Capital Utilization
Trade indices with leverage and gain full market exposure using only a fraction of capital.
Risk warning: Leverage amplifies both profits and losses.
Go Long or Short
Whether markets are bullish or bearish, you can trade in both directions and capitalize on macroeconomic movements.
Stable Execution & Transparent Pricing
Benefit from fast, reliable order execution with minimal slippage.
Our transparent pricing ensures you always understand your trading costs.
Swap-Free Trading
All index products are
swap-free
, making them ideal for medium- to long-term strategies without overnight holding costs.
PopularIndices
US30
Tracks 30 major U.S. companies
US500
Represents 500 large-cap U.S. stocks
USTEC
Tech-heavy growth index
DE40
Germany’s leading index
UK100
UK’s top multinational companies
JP225
Japan’s benchmark index
HK50
Key China/HK market indicator
Contract Specifications (Sample)
| Instrument | Code | Contract Size | Min Tick | Pip Value | Trading Hours (GMT+8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | US30 | 10 index points | 0.1 | ≈ $1 | Mon 06:00 – Sat 05:00 |
| S&P 500 | US500 | 10 index points | 0.01 | ≈ $1 | Mon 06:00 – Sat 05:00 |
| Nasdaq 100 | USTEC | 10 index points | 0.01 | ≈ $1 | Mon 06:00 – Sat 05:00 |
| DAX40 | DE40 | 10 index points | 0.1 | ≈ €1 | Mon 06:00 – Sat 05:00 |
Specifications may vary depending on platform conditions.
Trade Example: Long S&P500(US500)
Note: This example is for simplified calculation and does not take into account dividend adjustments or overnight interest on positions held overnight. FXCG waives overnight interest on index trading, but dividend adjustments may be credited to your account in cash.
Entry
- Market view: Strong economic data → bullish outlook
- Price: 4500.00 / 4500.50
- Buy: 2 lots
- Notional Value:
2 × 10 × 4500.50 ≈ $90,010 - Margin (1:100 leverage):
≈ $900
Exit
- Price rises to: 4600.00 / 4600.50
- Sell to close
Profit Calculation
- Price change:
4600.00 – 4500.50 = 99.5 points - Total Profit:
99.5 × 10 × 2 = $1,990
What Moves Index Prices
Component Stocks
Major companies (especially large-cap tech stocks) heavily influence index performance.
Macroeconomic Data
Inflation (CPI, PPI),
Employment (Non-Farm Payrolls),
GDP growth,
Central bank interest rates
Policy & Geopolitics
Elections, trade policies, and global conflicts can impact market sentiment.
Sector Rotation & Capital Flow
Shifts between sectors (tech, energy, finance) affect index performance.
Dividend Adjustments
When holding positions over dividend dates:
Long positions → receive dividend adjustment;
Short positions → pay dividend adjustment;