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UnxCapital

Indices Trading

UnxCapital provides exposure to the major global stock indices through index Contracts for Difference ("CFDs"), at competitive leverage on world-class trading platforms. Online CFD indices trading is a great way to participate in the top global stock markets. With UnxCapital, you can trade CFD indices futures from across the world at margins starting at just 1%. Trade AUS200 cash indices at AU$1 per point. Stay on top of overseas stock index movements with access to NASDAQ 100, S&P 500, EUREX, indices and more.

What are the benefits of Indices trading?

  • Trading CFD indices allows you to speculate on the direction of movement of the underlying index, without actually having physical ownership of any Stocks.
  • When you trade indices you get to trade both bullish and bearish price moves, giving you greater trading opportunities.
  • Competitive leverage means you can choose to increase your exposure with only a small investment from you.
  • Remember, CFD indices are a leveraged product which mean that you can also magnify your losses.
  • With powerful platforms like MT4, MT5 and Iress, UnxCapital offers access to live streaming prices, cutting-edge technical analysis and charting tools.
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    How to Identify What Moves an Index’s Price

    Several factors which can influence Indices markets

  • Movement in its Constituents: Significant price movement in the stocks included in a particular index is the biggest reason for a change in the value of the index.
  • Economic News and Data: Market news relating to economic data can affect stock markets and their benchmark Indices. This includes releases of key economic data relating to inflation, unemployment, and futures markets. Key information can be found in the Economic Calendar.
  • Political News: Elections, changes to monetary policy and trade relations are among the political factors that can impact financial markets and key components of them such as Indices.
  • Changes in Composition: The addition or removal of stocks from an index can cause fluctuations in its value.
  • Changes in Composition: The addition or removal of stocks from an index can cause fluctuations in its value.
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    How are Stock Market Indices Calculated?

    Market Capitalisation Weighted Method

    In this method, the stocks listed on the Index are weighted using the market capitalisation of each company. The S&P 500 and ASX 200 are major Indices that employ this method.

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    The Equal Weighted Method

    As indicated by its name, equal weightage is given to all the stocks based on their returns. The returns on each stock are calculated, added together and then divided by the total number of stocks on the Index.

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    The Price Weighted Method

    This model uses the price of applicable stocks to get a weighted average. Stocks with a higher Stocks price are given greater weight, irrespective of market capitalisation. The Dow Jones in the United States uses the price weighted method.

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