Indices Trading with Standard Account

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.

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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.

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.