When you spread bet or trade CFDs on indices on our platform, you don’t buy or sell the underlying index. Instead, you’re taking a position on whether you think the index will go up or down. With spread betting, you buy or sell an amount per point movement for the index instrument you’re trading, such […]
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What is leveraged trading?
One of the advantages of spread betting and CFD trading is that you only need to deposit a percentage of the full value of your position to open a trade, known as trading on leverage. Remember, trading on leverage can also amplify losses, so it’s important to manage your risk.
How to trade on indices?
You can start trading on indices now by opening a live account. If you would like to practise your index trading strategy first, open a demo account to trade with virtual funds.
What are indices?
Indices are a measure of a section of shares in the stock market, created by combining the value of several stocks to create one aggregate value.