Indices trading
- Spreads from 1pt on the US NDAQ 100 and 1.2pts on the Germany 40
- Ultra-fast execution1 with no partial fills
- Experienced and dedicated customer service
- 80+ cash and forward index CFDs available
EU regulated
Over 34 years' expertise
FTSE 250 listed
What is indices trading?
Index trading is the buying and selling of a group of stocks that make up an index, such as our UK 100 index (based on the FTSE 100), which tracks the largest 100 companies on the London Stock Exchange.
Trading on indices is popular with short-term traders who want to speculate on highly-liquid assets, with tight spreads and minimal slippage. Speculating on indices offers traders exposure to a wide range of stocks.
Why trade indices with us?
Your favourites in one place
Trade on over 80 cash and forward indices based on the FTSE 100 and dozens of other global markets.
Trade out of hours
Favourites like the UK 100 and US 30 trade 24/5, so you don't have to stop when the markets do.
No partial fills
All orders are fully executed without dealer intervention, regardless of your trading size.
Precision pricing
We combine multiple feeds from tier-one banks, to get you the most accurate bid/ask price.
Dedicated customer service
Our experienced team is here whenever the markets are open to support you in your trading.
Exclusive products
Get broader access to the market in a single position with our exclusive share baskets.
Powerful technology you can rely on
Mobile app
2024 Winner
Best Mobile Trading Platform
ADVFN International Financial Awards
Get the functionality of our web platform in your pocket with mobile-optimised charting, full order-ticket features and real-time alerts.
Web platform
2023 Winner
No.1 Web Platform
ForexBrokers.com Awards
We've invested over £100m into our award-winning platform2, creating pioneering technology that suits all styles of trading.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
The world's most popular platform
Trade on the world's most popular platform with our suite of free premium MT4 indicators and Expert Advisors.
What other traders are saying about CMC Markets
As a financial services pioneer, we‘ve got the expertise allied to over 34 years‘ industry experience.That‘s why 1 million+ global traders and investors put their confidence in us.3
Indices trading costs
Trade on more than 80 stock index instruments based on the FTSE, Nasdaq, Dax and other indices from Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US.
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Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
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