Spread Bet on Stock Market Indices
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A stock market index is a composite value of a listing of stocks in a stock market exchange.
Some of the global stock market indices you can trade on include the FTSE 100, German Dax 30, French CAC 40, Japanese Nikkei 225 and US indices eg Dow Jones 30 (also known as Wall Street), S&P 500, Russ 2k and the Nasdaq 100.
To spread bet on stock market indices you do so in the same way as other spreads bets. The spread bettor is given a spread or quote, they bet on the movement of the stock market indices. Based on the direction and movement of the market, the bettor either makes profits or incurs a loss.
A number of spread betting firms offer both a daily and futures Index market.
Some markets eg the NASDAQ 100 have greater unknowns and therefore can be more volatile than markets like the FTSE 100.
If you trade a daily bet but want to keep it for longer, sometimes you have the option to 'roll' the bet over into the next trading day. But despite the tighter bid-offer spread for shorter expiry dated spread bets, this can become expensive if you wish to hold onto them.
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If you want to spread bet on stock market indices there are a number of UK and Ireland based spread betting companies that will offer the facility. See Spread Betting Companies.
Of course there are many factors that influence the movement of stock market indices. Naturally share prices are influenced by takeover news (and rumour), company results, company employment data, historic performance, dividends, political events etc. When the shares in a stock exchange move, the stock market index fluctuates accordingly. This is where investors can make their money ie by betting on the future value of the index eg the FTSE 100 at the end of the day or Wall Street at the end of the quarter. Most of the leading financial spread bet companies in the UK offer spread bets on stock market indices.
Some of these companies include financialspreads.com, Capital Spreads and IG Index. Once you've opened a financial spread betting account you can start trading in various instruments.
Financial spread betting may sound alluring but it needs a cautious approach because of how volatile the markets can be.
To be successful you need, amongst other things, information. To keep informed you need to work, you need to read news, analysis, articles and reviews on a regular basis. You must also ensure that before you spread bet on stock market indices, you make the right decision about your spread trading company.
If you have a financial spread betting account with a leading and well-established company, you can gain from the free market information that they provide. Clean Financial can also help you out with further data. Think of Clean Financial as a simple, clear, clean source of financial spread betting companies.
Risk Warning: Spread betting and CFD trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and you may lose more than your initial investment. Spread betting and CFD trading may not be suitable for all investors. Only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice where necessary.
'Spread Bet on Stock Market Indices' by KK, updated 01-Dec-08
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