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How to start indices trading?
The most popular way to start trading indices. Find out the best index funds to invest in. This financial instrument allows traders to profit from the difference between the opening and the closing price of an underlying asset – in this case, an index. You can trade indices in both directions, just as if you trade currency pairs. You can potentially profit from both rising and falling prices.
For example, if you think the index will rise, open a long (buy) position. But if you think the index will fall, open a short (sell) position.
To trade stock indices effectively, you first need to understand what their price depends on. It is generally driven by the news (e.g., earning reports), political issues, and global economic situation. It is also worth using technical analysis.
Learn more about how to trade indices with videos from FBS market experts.
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Does FBS have a Volatility 75 Index?
Yes, the index is available at FBS, an online Forex broker. The Volatility 75 Index, also known as a VIX or VOL 75 index, measures the volatility of the US500, the S&P500 stock index. You can check its spread in the list of trading instruments and start trading the US500 index now.
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What time can you trade indices?
You can trade indices during the main market hours of a chosen index. For the US indices, trading hours start from 15:00 to 0:00 MT time. See a full list of market hours for indices trading.
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Can indices be traded on weekends?
No, the markets are closed for trading on Saturday and Sunday. You can trade indices during market hours of a preferred index. Check the trading hours and plan your actions ahead.
Indices Trading with Standard Account
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Typical Spread
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Account type: Standard, Group: Indices
- Typical Spread
- Swap Long
- Swap Short
- Commission, %
- Stop level
The value is given for 4-digit quotes. In 5-digit quotes the fourth digit after a comma is indicated (0.0001). In 3-digit quotes - the second digit after a comma (0.01). For example, in EURUSD quote - 1.36125; in USDJPY quote - 101.852
On Islamic accounts (Swap Free), there is a weekly commission for long-term positions of Forex Exotic.
CNHJPY: buy -102.06, sell -24.78;
EURCNH: buy -63.07, sell -11.69;
EURTRY: buy -301.00, sell 0;
USDBRL: buy -412.93, sell -22.05;
USDCNH: buy -66.78, sell -12.67;
USDMXN: buy -121.24, sell 0;
USDSGD: buy -70.21, sell -63.56;
USDTRY: buy -267.12, sell 0;
USDZAR: buy -114.52, sell 0.
Notice that in MT5 a commission is charged when you open a deal. In the Trade window for your open position the profit doesn’t include the commissions.