Indices

Indices are a popular type of CFD. Trillion CapitalFx offers a wide range of global indices, including the Australian S&P 200 Index, UK FTSE 100 Index, US E-mini S&P 500, and US DJIA Index.

A stock index provides a useful gauge of market performance. Indices like the FTSE 100 and DJIA Index consist of blue-chip stocks listed on the exchange and typically reflect current market sentiment. Changes in the performance of any constituent stock affect the overall value of the index.

Indices offer the advantage of allowing traders to assess a broad basket of stocks rather than focusing on a single stock. CFD and futures-based indices are available on all trading platforms.

Indices

Facts

  • 25 Indices to trade from
  • Leverage up to 1:200
  • Spreads as low as 0.4 pips
  • Deep Liquidity
  • No commissions
  • All platforms
Open Account

(Spot) Equity Indices Spreads

Trillion CapitalFx provides competitive spreads on all cash indices, including the E-mini S&P 500 Index from 0.4 points, the FTSE 100 Index from 1 point, the Xetra DAX Index from 1 point, and the S&P 200 Index from 1 point.

Futures Indices

In addition to Equity Indices, Trillion CapitalFX also offers Futures Indices: ICE Dollar Index and VIX Index.

How to determine if a client is entitled dividend from Index AUS200?

For Index AUS200, if the ex-dividend date is August 18, 2016, a client must hold an open position in AUS200 before and through this date to qualify for a dividend adjustment of $2.44 per lot. The dividend adjustment will depend on the position type: a BUY position will receive $2.44 per lot, while a SELL position will incur a deduction of $2.44 per lot. This amount will be converted to the client’s base currency before adjustment.

For AUS200, the dividend adjustment is AUD $2.44 per lot. For other indices, such as US500, the adjustment would be USD $2.44 per lot. The Trillion CapitalFx EX-Dividends Excel sheet lists expected index adjustments for the week, and actual ex-dividend amounts are updated regularly on our blog, Ex-Dividends Adjustments.

Indices example

Buying: Australia 200 Index

The gross profit on your trade is calculated as follows:
Opening Price
4951
Difference
4970
Difference
19
Gross Profit on Trade
19.00 points x 2 contracts ($2 per point) = AUD $38.00
Opening the Position

The price of the Australia 200 Index is 4950.00/4951.00. You are of the view that blue-chip stocks are undervalued so you decide to buy 2 contracts at 4951.00. (One contract is equal to $1 per index point). No commission is charged on Indices.

Closing the Position

Four days later, the Australia 200 Index has risen to 4970.00/4971.00 and you decide to take your profit. You close your position by selling 2 contracts at 4970.00.

Instant account opening & funding

Start to Trade within minutes!
Open an Account Try a Free Demo