Index trading

Trade on over 80 cash and forward global indices based on the ASX 200, US 30 and more on our award-winning trading platform, Next Generation. Or trade indices on MT4 with CMC Markets.

CFD Indices Banner Asset

Why trade indices with CMC?

  • Icon Flowers Dark
    Trade on 80+ global indices
    Size the potential on 80+ cash and forward indices based on ASX 200 and more on our Next Generation platform.
  • 245
    Trade global markets 24/5
    Trade favourites like ASX200, US30 & FTSE 100 24/5. You don’t have to stop when the markets do.
  • Accurate Pricing
    Capitalise on the market
    Enjoy tight spreads and minimal slippage offering exposure to a wide range of stocks.
  • Support
    Award-winning CFD provider
    Trade with precision from anywhere with reliable platforms and fast execution.
  • ShareBasket
    Exclusive share baskets
    Ride the next big trend with share baskets, our exclusive CFD portfolios built to track a theme.
Log in

Trade on over 80 indices

Product
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Min spread
Buy
Day
Week
Trend
-
-
-%
-%
-
-
-%
-%
-
-
-%
-%
-
-
-%
-%
-
-
-%
-%
-
-
-%
-%
-
-
-%
-%
Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Client sentiment is provided by CMC Markets for general information only, is historical in nature and is not intended to provide any form of trading or investment advice - it must not form the basis of your trading or investment decisions. Number of instruments available on MT4 may vary.

Spreads | Holding cost | Margins

Product
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Min spread
Holding cost (buy)
Holding cost (sell)
Margin rate
-
-%
-%
-%
-
-%
-%
-%
-
-%
-%
-%
-
-%
-%
-%
-
-%
-%
-%
-
-%
-%
-%
-
-%
-%
-%
Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Client sentiment is provided by CMC Markets for general information only, is historical in nature and is not intended to provide any form of trading or investment advice - it must not form the basis of your trading or investment decisions. Number of instruments available on MT4 may vary.
Next Generation platform showing US Nasdaq 100
Platforms built for index tradingSwift execution, precise charting, and accurate insights are crucial for your success as a CFD trader.  Our trading platforms are designed with the accomplished trader in mind, providing the tools needed for success in the market. 
Pattern recognition scanner

We automatically scan over 120 of our most popular instruments every 15 minutes for emerging and completed chart patterns, such as wedges, channels and head & shoulders formations. 

Learn more
Advanced order execution

We offer a range of advanced order types, including trailing and guaranteed stop losses, partial closure, market orders and boundary orders on every trade, so you have the flexibility to trade your way. 

Learn more

Learn the art of CFD trading

  • How to build a simple trading strategy

    When it comes to trading strategies, complicated does not necessarily mean better. Ultimately, the markets can only do one of three things: go up, down or sideways. A simple trading strategy can be an effective way of catching significant moves, meaning you can use it across a variety of different markets.  

    Learn More
  • NYSE vs NASDAQ: What's the difference?

    Take a look at the world’s largest listed companies: Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft. They all rank among the largest companies in the world, and they are all listed in the US. With a combined value of more than $49 trillion, US-based stocks account for around 70% of the global market.

    Learn More
  • What is forex (FX) trading?

    FX trading, also known as foreign exchange trading or forex trading is the exchange of different currencies on a decentralised global market. It's one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world. Forex trading involves the simultaneous buying and selling of the world's currencies on this market.

    Learn More
Take control, even when you're on the move

Get the functionality of our award-winning web platform in your pocket. Open, close or modify trades in an instant and power your trading with our Next Generation mobile app.

Android cfd app download
iOS cfd app download
Download App Banner Asset

Join over 1 million global traders and investors

1
Apply for a live accountComplete our straightforward application process
2
Fund your accountDeposit easily via bank transfer or POLi. A credit, debit card, or PayPal can be used after the initial fund
3
Find and tradeOne touch, instant trading available

Winner 2023

#1 web platform

ForexBrokers

Winner 2024

Most Currency Pairs

ForexBrokers

Winner 2024

Best Mobile Trading Platform

ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024

Indices
Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

How does trading CFDs on indices work?

When you 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 CFD trading, you buy or sell a number of units for a particular instrument. For every point or unit that the price moves in your favour, you gain multiples of your stake, and vice versa.

While you can trade on leverage, your profits and losses are based on the full value of the trade.