Spot indices
Trade Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on a diverse range of popular indices from Europe, Asia, and America
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What is
Indices
IC Markets provides trading opportunities on popular indices across Europe, Asia, and America through CFDs.
The most sought-after indices comprise the shares of major and globally recognized corporations. At IC Markets, we define a stock exchange index as a collection of shares unified by a common foundation.
Trading indices through CFDs offers the opportunity to initiate positions on the performance of multiple stocks simultaneously. Understanding the fluctuations in an index's performance requires identifying the specific stocks or bonds that comprise it. The selection of shares included in calculating the value of a spot index dictates the depth of insight that can be gleaned from monitoring its performance.
Global indices serve as potent indicators for investors seeking insights into the direction of a particular industry's stock prices. Analyzing the dynamics of major indices aids in deciphering the influence of specific events on security values.
It's crucial to note that reactions to published economic news may deviate from expectations and forecasts when trading indices.
For instance, when there's an increase in oil prices, it's reasonable to anticipate a rise in the shares of oil companies. However, different stocks within this sector can grow at varying rates, and some might not respond to such news at all. This is where spot indices play a crucial role, aiding traders in comprehending the overall trend of a market segment without the need to assess individual companies.
Trading indices provides valuable insights into how different sectors of the economy perform relative to each other. At IC Markets, we offer CFD trading on major indices that allows you to participate in price movements, whether they are rising or falling. This flexibility is made possible by our comprehensive terms, precise quotes sourced from multiple suppliers, and versatile analytics tools.
To grasp the rationale behind an index's behavior, it's essential to monitor corporate news related to each of the companies included in it, as well as events that impact the broader industry as a whole. This holistic approach enables traders to make informed decisions and navigate the dynamic landscape of index trading.
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