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Indices

An index measures the combined value of a group of shares, such as the largest companies on one stock exchange. Index CFDs let you trade on the index's price in either direction without owning the shares.

Also called: index, stock index, index CFD, stock indices

Hypothetical example

Hypothetically, you buy an index CFD at 18,000 points, with each point worth $1. If the index rises to 18,100 the position gains $100; if it falls to 17,900 it loses $100.

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