Indices trading has a particular significance in relation to IG's platform. Here, we define indices trading in general investing and explain what it means to you when trading with IG.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Indices trading definition
Indices trading is the means by which traders attempt to make a profit from the price movements of indices.
There are many indices available for trading, measuring the performance of the stock market of various different markets: including countries or sectors, or types of commodity. Indices traders can either focus on a single index, or trade various indices as part of a wider strategy.
It is not actually possible to buy or sell an index like you would a stock or commodity, as they are indicators of the price movements of several assets and have no actual physical basis to trade. Instead, indices traders use derivatives like index futures, spread bets, CFDs and ETFs to speculate on the movements of various indices.
With IG
Our indices products enable you to speculate on the movements of over 30 major stock indices using spread betting and CFDs.
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Find out more about indices trading with IG.
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