Indices
Indices represent the combined performance of a group of stocks, typically within a specific sector, country, or economy. They provide an efficient way to gain exposure to broader market trends without trading individual stocks.
Platforms
MetraTrader 5
Trading Window
24/5
Category
Indices
Overview
The Indices market allows traders to speculate on the performance of major global stock benchmarks. On HedgeHood’s platform, you can access popular indices like the S&P 500, NASDAQ, FTSE 100, and more—with tight spreads and flexible leverage. Trading indices offers a simple way to tap into entire economies or sectors through a single position.
About & History
Stock indices have been used for over a century to track market performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, launched in 1896, was one of the first. Today’s indices use advanced methodologies to monitor thousands of companies worldwide. HedgeHood makes it easy for retail traders to access these markets via CFD trading on the MetaTrader 5 platform, without owning the underlying assets.
How to profit
Successful indices trading requires understanding macroeconomic data, interest rate decisions, sector shifts, and overall market sentiment. At HedgeHood, you can use strategies like:
Day trading during volatile market hours
Swing trading around major economic news
Position trading during longer-term market trends
With the flexibility to go long or short, traders can potentially profit in both rising and falling markets.
Please note that the spreads listed below are for reference only. For the most accurate and real-time spread information, kindly refer to the MetaTrader 5 platform.