Why we like indices

  • They’re a smart way to gain exposure to global or regional stock markets without the challenges of choosing individual stocks

  • They’re highly liquid, offering tight spreads and long trading hours so they’re accessible whatever your timezone and trading schedule

  • Pricing is centralised and calculated on market capitalisation of the constituents so prices are generally less volatile than individual shares

  • They’re popular with many retail traders, used extensively for both hedging and speculating

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Indices and leverage

Indices can be traded with leverage through CFDs to exaggerate the outcome, whether positive or negative, from a trade. Typically retail traders choose leverage between 10:1 and 200:1 on indices to suit different trading styles and risk appetites.

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