Indices, or Index funds are a basket of assets that can be purchased under one symbol. For example, the S&P500 (US500) is an index fund representing the movements of the top 500 companies in the US.

On Alchemy Markets, you can trade Index CFDs and speculate on the price movements of indices without owning the underlying asset. When a trader purchases an Index CFD, they can go long or short, meaning they can benefit from both rising and falling stock market prices. Index CFDs are leveraged products, and traders can gain great exposure in markets for just a small initial margin deposit.

At Alchemy Markets, we offer index CFDs with tight spreads, no trading commissions*, and up to 100:1 leverage for professional clients.

Clients can expect lower commissions, faster execution speeds, and no hidden fees when trading indices and forex with Alchemy Markets. For professional clients, forex pairs can be traded with up to 500:1 leverage, while index traders can enjoy up to 100:1 leverage on Alchemy Markets.

We offer access to Index CFDs with execution speeds as fast as <10ms, zero commissions, and leverage of up to 100:1 for professional clients. Enjoy transparent pricing with no commissions, zero hidden fees, and no last look execution. You can trade these instruments by signing up for an Alchemy Markets account, depositing, then trading with MetaTrader 5 on PC, Mobile or Web Browser.

Index CFDs are tradable 24 hours, 5 days during the business week. The optimal trading time varies by individual preference and the specific index. Peak activity often occurs during the London and New York sessions’ overlap from 12:00 to 16:00 GMT on weekdays, offering heightened liquidity and volatility for more trading opportunities.

The ideal platform for trading index CFDs varies with each trader’s requirements, such as user-friendliness, charting capabilities, and support for Expert Advisors. Alchemy Markets offers the widely acclaimed MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform, known for its comprehensive charting tools, customisable indicators, and automated trading features, accessible on PC, mobile, and tablet. For traders desiring quicker execution speeds or a tailored trading experience, Alchemy Markets also facilitates a FIX API setup upon request through customer support or the client dashboard.