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A stock index is a statistical measure that tracks the performance of a group of stocks representing a market or sector. Major indices include the US30 (Dow Jones), US100 (Nasdaq 100), US500 (S&P 500), and DE40 (Germany’s DAX). In CFD trading, you speculate on the index price without owning the underlying shares. Indices are influenced by corporate earnings, economic data, interest rates, and market sentiment.
You trade US100 as a CFD. After a strong US tech earnings season, US100 opens higher at 20,000. You buy 1 lot and ride the momentum to 20,150, closing for a 150-point gain. Prices in this example are illustrative.
