| Symbol | Description | Long swap | Short swap | Currency | Contract Size | Leverage | Minimum Vol | Maximum Vol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS200.spot | Australia ASX 200 | -4.729 | -3.783 | AUS | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| CHNIND.spot | China Enterprises Index | -10.69 | -9.38 | USD | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| EU50.spot | Euro Stoxx 50 | -1.63 | -1.31 | EUR | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| FRA40.spot | France CAC 40 | -2.75 | -9.81 | EUR | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| GER30.spot | Germany DAX 30 | -12.342 | -11.657 | EUR | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| HKIND.spot | HongKong Hang-Seng Index | -12.73 | -10.87 | HKI | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| ITA40.spot | Italy MIB 40 | -8.454 | -6.763 | EUR | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| JAP225.spot | Japan Nikkei 225 | -9.21 | -7.43 | JPY | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| SPA35.spot | Spain IBEX 35 | -5.934 | -4.747 | EUR | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| UK100.spot | UK FTSE 100 | -5.04 | -5.01 | GBP | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| US100.spot | US Nasdaq 100 | -5.43 | -4.89 | USD | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| US30.spot | US Dow Jones 30 | -23.654 | -20.432 | USD | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
| US500.spot | UDi S&P 500 | -3.21 | -2.12 | USD | 10 | 1:200 | 0.01 | 100 |
The world indices serve as a barometer for the changes in the prices of a specific group of securities.
Essentially, the stock exchange index is a collective term used for a group of shares that share a common basis. Trading indices is similar to opening positions on the courses of multiple stocks all at once. The crucial aspect of indices is identifying the precise stocks or bonds that make up the index.
The group of shares included in the spot index value calculation determines the information that can be inferred by monitoring the dynamics of its course. The fundamental objective of world indices is to provide investors with a powerful indicator that describes the trend of companies’ quotes in a particular industry.
Monitoring the trends of significant indices can help determine the impact of specific events on the value of securities. However, during the trading of indices, it should be noted that the reaction to published economic news may not correspond with expectations and forecasts.
When oil prices increase, one would naturally expect a rise in the shares of oil companies. However, the growth rates of different stocks may vary and some may not react to such news at all.
In this case, the spot index serves as a tool for traders to grasp the general trend of the market segment without having to analyze the positions of many different companies.
By observing and trading indices, traders can gain insights into how different sectors of the economy trade relative to one another. At JPPRO, we offer the trading of CFD on major indices, which allows traders to profit from both upward and downward price movements.
Trading indices is popular among JPPRO traders because of the comprehensive terms, precise quotes from multiple suppliers, and versatile analytics.
However, in order to understand the behavior of an index, one needs to pay attention to corporate news of each of the included companies and events that impact the industry as a whole.
