Indices
Dive into the performance of major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. Use these influential benchmarks to capture market trends and enrich your portfolio.
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We are committed to transparent, competitive pricing to enhance your trading experience and ensure favorable conditions across our indices.
US100
0.9US500
0.6
UK100
0.8
HongKong50
9Why Trade Indices?
When you trade indices, you are no longer just buying the stock of a single company; with one trade you gain exposure to the 'barometer' of an entire economy or the overall performance of a sector. It is like buying a basket of quality fruit rather than picking a single apple.
- Through index trading, you can access different sectors of the economy.
- Major indices have high liquidity, ensuring convenient trading and efficient order execution.
- Indices are made up of many stocks, offering inherent diversification that helps manage risk.
Price Flexibility
Flexibly choose your buy or sell price.
Decentralised Market
A decentralised market with over $5 trillion traded daily.
Profit Opportunity
Index trading offers the potential to capitalize even when markets fall.
| Product | Avg. Spread | Commission | Contract Size | Decimals | Long Swap | Short Swap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US30 Dow | 400 | 0 | 0.05 | 2 | -61 | 0 |
| US100 Nasdaq | 200 | 0 | 0.2 | 2 | -43 | 0 |
| US500 S&P | 80 | 0 | 0.5 | 2 | -14 | 0 |
| UK100 FTSE | 190 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | -35 | 0 |
| HongKong50 HSI 50 | 1000 | 0 | 0.5 | 2 | -338 | 0 |
| CHINA50 China A50 | 950 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | -245 | 0 |
| Japan225 Nikkei 225 | 900 | 0 | 10 | 2 | -210 | 0 |
| AU200 ASX | 190 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | -48 | 0 |
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Trading Advantages
Like metals and forex, index futures typically offer leverage. You can use a smaller margin to control a larger contract value. For example, if you expect US indices to rally, leverage lets you amplify gains without tying up large amounts of capital (while also being mindful that leverage magnifies losses).
Value
At NCE, we are committed to providing clients with the best trading conditions. We are unwavering in ensuring every NCE trader enjoys the most competitive spreads on the market.
Leverage & Margin
Margin is the amount of capital a trader must deposit to open a position, a percentage of the total position size. Leverage lets traders control a larger position with less capital. For example, with 50:1 leverage you can control a $50,000 position with just $1,000 of your own funds. While leverage amplifies potential gains, it also increases the risk of significant losses, so understanding and managing margin and leverage is essential.
Calculating Margin Requirements
Determining the margin requirement involves a percentage of the trade size, calculated based on the base currency of the pair. The formula is: Required Margin = Position Size Ă— Margin Requirement