Symbol | Bid | Ask | Spread (pips) |
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AUS200 | - | - | - |
UK100 | - | - | - |
FRA40 | - | - | - |
GER40 | - | - | - |
ESP35 | - | - | - |
EUSTX50 | - | - | - |
US30 | - | - | - |
NAS100 | - | - | - |
US30.Daily | - | - | - |
NAS100.Daily | - | - | - |
SPX500.Daily | - | - | - |
SPX500 | - | - | - |
JPN225 | - | - | - |
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Why trade indices with Octa
Octa live quotes and spreads for indices
Symbol | Bid | Ask | Spread (pips) |
---|---|---|---|
AUS200 | - | - | - |
UK100 | - | - | - |
FRA40 | - | - | - |
GER40 | - | - | - |
GER40.Daily | - | - | - |
ESP35 | - | - | - |
EUSTX50 | - | - | - |
US30 | - | - | - |
US30.Daily | - | - | - |
NAS100 | - | - | - |
NAS100.Daily | - | - | - |
SPX500 | - | - | - |
SPX500.Daily | - | - | - |
JPN225 | - | - | - |
JPN225.Daily | - | - | - |
Symbol | Bid | Ask | Spread (pips) |
---|---|---|---|
AUS200 | - | - | - |
GER40 | - | - | - |
NAS100 | - | - | - |
US30 | - | - | - |
What index trading is and how it works
A market index is a score that measures the performance of a group of assets. Major stock indices track a basket of the most important stocks on a certain stock exchange. For example, the NASDAQ 100, one of the leading US indices, consists of 100 stocks traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
While you cannot invest in indices directly, you can trade an index using CFDs featured by Octa. It means you do not have to buy or sell any actual stocks. Instead, you can make profits by predicting how an index is going to change and opening a corresponding long (Buy) or short (Sell) position.
Index CFDs allow you to use leverage, or borrow funds to open much larger positions. This way, leverage can magnify both potential profits and eventual losses. Indices are relatively intuitive: with them, you trade the direction of a stock market in general, and there are many strategies for that.
How to trade indices: best trading strategy
Major indices represent entire national economies, so you can find trading opportunities by analysing any kinds of political and financial news. Look out for corporate announcements from major companies in the index you are trading or check out the economic calendar to find relevant events.
You can also trade indices online using technical indicators. Arguably the best trading strategy for novice traders is trend trading: use trend indicators to determine the direction the market is moving in and open a corresponding position. Read more about major indices in our index trading guide.
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Space is a unique live feed designed by Octa to get you fresh trading ideas right in the OctaTrader trading platform. Learn about the current trends on different markets from the Octa experts and open orders right on the same screen to save time and effort.
Octa trading platforms for indices trading
Each trading platform has its own set of tradable indices and features that define your experience. If you are unsure which one to choose, try risk-free trading on OctaTrader with a free demo account.
Indices trading hours: when to trade
Indices are not traded 24/7. Each index has its own trading hours coinciding with the global financial markets. Check the schedule to learn when you can trade certain indices.
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Instrument
NAS100 / SPX500 / US30
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Monday to Friday
10:00 p.m. – 08:15 p.m.
(15-minute recess)
08:30 p.m. – 09:00 p.m.
(1-hour recess) -
Saturday / Sunday
No trading
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Instrument
AUS200
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Monday to Friday
10:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m.
(1-hour recess) -
Saturday / Sunday
No trading
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Instrument
FRA40 / EUSTX50 / JPN225 / UK100
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Monday to Friday
10:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m.
(1-hour recess) -
Saturday / Sunday
No trading
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Instrument
GER40
ESP35
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Monday to Friday
06:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m.
(10-hour recess)07:00 a.m. – 03:30 p.m.
(15.5-hour recess) -
Saturday / Sunday
No trading
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Instrument
NAS100 / SPX500 / US30
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Monday to Friday
01:00 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.
(15-minute recess)
11:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
(1-hour recess) -
Saturday / Sunday
No trading
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Instrument
AUS200
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Monday to Friday
01:00 a.m. – 09:15 a.m.
(1-hour recess)
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
(1-hour recess) -
Saturday / Sunday
No trading
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Instrument
FRA40 / EUSTX50 / JPN225 / UK100
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Monday to Friday
01:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
(1-hour recess) -
Saturday / Sunday
No trading
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Instrument
GER40
ESP35
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Monday to Friday
09:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
(10-hour recess)10:00 a.m. – 06:30 p.m.
(15.5-hour recess) -
Saturday / Sunday
No trading
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