Trade on the world index market with Vida Markets
Diversify your portfolio
and gain exposure to the global market by trading stock index derivatives.
Access the most highly-traded major indices
from top markets around the world, including the US, UK, China, Germany, and Japan, with ultra-fast execution and low and stable spreads.
Enjoy immediate access to your earnings
from indices trading with one of the only brokers in the industry to process withdrawals instantly.¹
Indices market spreads and swaps
| Symbol | Exchange | Spread |
|---|---|---|
| US30 | DOW JONES | 2.6 |
| GER40 | DAX | 1 |
| US500X | S&P 500 | 0.42 |
| NAS100 | NASDAQ | 2.2 |
| UK100 | FTSE | 0.9 |
Indices market conditions
The global index market is a broad network of stock indices that typically include hundreds or thousands of stocks from large to small-cap companies. Vida Markets' award-winning trading platform allows you to speculate on the price movements of various stock indices without having to buy the underlying asset.
Spreads
Spreads are always floating, so the spreads in the table above are yesterday’s averages. For live spreads, please refer to the trading platform.
Please note that spreads may widen when the markets experience lower liquidity. This may persist until liquidity levels are restored.
Swaps
Swap values may be updated on a daily basis. If you are a resident of a Muslim country, all accounts are automatically swap-free.
Dividends
Dividend amounts may be updated on a daily basis. Check upcoming dividends and read more important information about dividends in our Help Center.
Fixed margin requirements
When trading indices, leverage is fixed at 1:400 for US30, US500 and USTEC, and 1:200 for other indices. All indices’ daily higher margin requirements depend on the specific index. You can find a list of all higher margin requirements for indices here.
Stop level
Please note that the stop level values in the table above are subject to change and may not be available for traders using certain high-frequency trading strategies or Expert Advisors.
Indices trading hours
AUS200: Sunday 22:05 to Friday 20:00 (daily break 06:30-07:10, 20:59-22:05)
US30, FR40, DE30, USTEC, US500, STOXX50, UK100: Sunday 22:05 to Friday 20:00 (daily break 21:00-22:05)
JP225: Sunday 22:05 to Friday 20:00 (daily break 20:59-22:05)
HK50: Sunday 22:05 to Friday 20:00 (daily break 00:45-01:15, 04:30-05:00, 08:30-09:15, 21:00-22:05)
All timings are in server time (GMT+0).
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Frequently asked Questions
Trading index derivatives offers exposure to stock indices without owning the actual assets. Speculating on index performance allows capitalization on price movements, whether bullish or bearish, and leverage enables access to global indices with less capital. This broadens trading opportunities and time frames, especially when paired with sound technical analysis of index charts.
Determining entry and exit points in global indices trading requires a sophisticated trading strategy. Monitoring fundamental factors such as economic news, geopolitical events, and macroeconomic trends is crucial. Utilizing technical analysis tools, like candlestick pattern recognition, Fibonacci retracement, moving averages, and volatility index observation, aids in analyzing index charts effectively. After testing your strategy, ensure alignment with market trading hours, which can be found in the Trading Hours section on this page.
Fibonacci retracements serve as a widely employed technical tool for spotting support or resistance levels. When employing this method in indices trading, traders seek reversals at Fibonacci retracement levels in conjunction with other indicators like candlestick patterns or volume. These retracement levels aid in determining entry and exit points for trades and setting stop losses to mitigate risk. Prior to trading stock indices with actual capital, it's essential to rigorously test your strategy, incorporating tools like Fibonacci retracements, on a demo account.
Stock indices are influenced by an array of factors, encompassing economic and political events, consumer sentiment, supply and demand dynamics, corporate performance, and market updates. Additionally, major global indices can be swayed by investor attitudes towards specific sectors or individual stocks. Staying abreast of the markets you're trading is imperative for navigating stock index trading effectively.
