Indices CFD

Conquer the global indices market with trading conditions tailored to empower your strategy.

Indices market spreads and swaps

Indices market conditions

Spreads

Spreads are always floating, with values representing averages from the previous day.

Spreads may widen during periods of lower market liquidity, such as rollover times, and continue until liquidity is restored.

Swaps

Swaps are commissions applied to trading positions held overnight, processed daily at 00:00 GMT+3, excluding weekends.

Triple swaps are charged on Wednesdays to cover financing costs incurred over the weekend.

We do not charge swaps for the instruments marked in the table above if you have Swap-free status. If you are a resident of a Muslim country, all accounts are automatically swap-free.

Trading hours

Instrument	Open	Close
AUS200, CHA50, DE40, EU50, FR40, HK50, JP225, UK100, US100, US2000, US30, US500	Monday 01:05	Friday 23:59
ES35, NETH25, SWI20	Monday 09:05	Friday 20:59

Server time is GMT+3.

Dynamic margin requirements

Your margin requirement depends on your chosen leverage. Change in leverage directly affects the margin you require. Just like spreads fluctuate with market conditions, the leverage available to you can also change.

Fixed leverage

Indices have fixed leverage, regardless of the maximum leverage available on your account:

For DE40, US100, JP225, US30, US500, leverage is set at 1:500.
For all other indices, leverage is set at 1:200.

Dividends

Dividends are paid out based on the companies’ schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What are indices, and how do they work in trading?

An Indice CFD (Contract for Difference) allows you to trade on the price movements of a stock market index without owning the underlying stocks. In finance, an index is a statistical measure that represents the performance of a specific sector or segment of the stock market. Indices track the collective price movements of a group of stocks, providing insight into market trends. With Indice CFDs, you can speculate on rising or falling prices, giving you opportunities to trade in both bullish and bearish markets.

How are index CFDs different from trading stocks?

With CFD trading of indices, you’re not buying individual stocks but trading on the collective movement of an entire market or sector. Index CFDs allow you to speculate on the price movements of major global indices without owning the underlying assets. This offers both diversification and easier management compared to trading individual shares.

What indices can I trade with CFDs on Versus Trade?

We offer a broad selection of global indices for CFD trading, including popular ones like US30, ES35, EU50, JP225, HK50, US100, US500, UK100, SWI20, CHA50, RUSSELL2000, and many more. These indices allow you to diversify your portfolio and trade entire market sectors.

Can I trade indices after market hours?

Indices trading is available only on weekdays, as it follows the operating hours of the respective stock exchanges. Each index has specific trading hours based on its market, with some offering extended sessions. For exact trading times, please refer to the details provided above on this page.

What are swaps, and do they apply to index trading?

Swaps are fees charged or credited for holding positions overnight, processed daily at 00:00 GMT+3. Triple swaps are applied on Wednesdays to account for weekend financing costs.

For Muslim clients, we offer Islamic accounts where no swaps apply be default. For other clients, Versus Trades provides a swap-free program, which ensures that all index CFDs are traded without swaps, allowing you to avoid overnight charges on these instruments.

Are there tools to help with index trading?

Yes, we offer a range of tools including technical indicators, charting tools, and real-time market data to assist you in making informed decisions when trading indices CFDs. These tools are available through MetaTrader 5 (MT5), providing access to advanced charting and analysis features.