Exness Stock Indices

Exness Stock Indices

(*) Leveraged trading involves high risk, and you may lose all of your invested capital. Please ensure you fully understand the risks before trading.

Features of Exness Stock Index CFDs

At Exness, you can trade major global stock market indices—such as the JP225 (Nikkei 225) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30)—via CFDs. Since stock index CFDs differ in some ways from FX trading, please familiarize yourself with the characteristics of stock index CFDs before you begin trading.

What Are Stock Index CFDs?

A stock index is a measure calculated by aggregating the stock prices of multiple companies to reflect the overall market trend. It is used to gauge the performance and trends of the stock market as a whole, which can be difficult to discern from the movements of individual stock prices alone.For example, the JP225 (Nikkei 225) refers to an average stock price composed of 225 representative Japanese stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30) refers to an average stock price composed of 30 representative U.S. stocks. In this way, stock indices are regarded as important indicators that investors and traders use to analyze market trends and construct portfolios.

The Difference Between FX Currency Pairs and Stock Index CFDs

Both Exness’s FX currency pairs and stock index CFDs are trading methods that aim to generate profits by capitalizing on fluctuations in asset prices, but there is a significant difference in the underlying assets. While FX currency pairs are traded based on the exchange rates between different currencies, stock index CFDs are traded based on the prices of stock indices published by various exchanges.Furthermore, while FX currency pairs are easily influenced by various factors such as national economic indicators, stock index CFDs are more susceptible to trends in the overall economy and corporate performance. In addition, stock index CFDs tend to have higher volatility and are better suited for high-return trading. These differences in the underlying assets allow for trading in distinct market environments.Please review the features of stock index CFDs and enjoy trading.

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Trading Currency Pairs with Exness | Exness

Exness offers a total of 96 FX currency pairs, and you can trade these pairs on any account type. In particular, you can trade major and minor currency pairs with leverage of up to 2,000x. Please select the account type that best suits your trading style and enjoy a seamless currency pair trading experience.

The Difference Between Stock CFDs and Stock Index CFDs

Exness’s stock CFDs and stock index CFDs share the common feature that trading is based on corporate stock prices, but the underlying assets differ. Stock CFDs are based on the shares of individual companies; at Exness, you can trade CFDs on 90 major companies listed on the U.S. stock market.On the other hand, stock index CFDs allow you to trade on stock indices composed of shares from multiple companies. For example, Exness offers 10 major stock index CFDs from global markets, including the JP225 (Nikkei 225) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30).

While stock CFDs depend on the performance of individual companies, stock index CFDs are based on indices comprising multiple companies; as such, they are influenced by the overall market performance and are characterized by diversified risk. Furthermore, since stock indices reflect trends in the stock market, you can apply your analysis of stock trading to your trading of stock index CFDs.

Trading Conditions for Exness Stock Index CFDs

To ensure you can trade Exness stock index CFDs with confidence, we have established several trading conditions. The trading conditions for Exness stock index CFDs are as follows.

Exness Stock Index CFD Trading Instruments

At Exness, you can trade a total of 10 stock index CFDs, including the JP225 (Nikkei 225) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30).The key feature of stock index CFDs is that the stocks used to calculate each index are grouped by country. For example, the JP225 (Nikkei 225) consists solely of stocks listed on the Japanese stock market (Tokyo Stock Exchange), so it is heavily influenced by Japan’s economic conditions and market trends. Please pay close attention to economic indicators and statements by key figures in the country where the stocks you are trading are listed.Furthermore, compared to FX currency pairs, stock index CFDs are relatively less affected by economic indicators from other countries, allowing you to trade based on simple fundamental analysis.

List of Exness Stock Index CFDs

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Exness Trading Instruments | Exness

At Exness, you can trade a wide variety of CFD products—including precious metals such as gold and silver, energy commodities (crude oil and natural gas),U.S. stocks, stock indices, and cryptocurrencies—all with high leverage—using the same trading account and trading tools (MetaTrader 4/MetaTrader 5) as for FX (foreign exchange margin trading).

Exness Stock Index CFD Trading Hours

Exness’s stock index CFDs are available for trading from early Monday morning through early Saturday morning. Since financial markets around the world operate on different time zones, you can generally trade stock indices from various countries 24 hours a day on weekdays at any time that suits you.For example, you can trade the JP225 (Nikkei 225) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30) after 3:30 PM, when the Tokyo Stock Exchange closes, or in the early morning Japan Standard Time when the New York market is closed. Even if you cannot set aside a fixed time on weekdays, you can use stock index CFDs to trade efficiently during your free time.However, there is a trading halt every morning for stock index CFDs, during which trading is not available. Please note that the AUS200 (ASX 200) and HK50 (Hong Kong 50) in particular have trading halts not only in the morning but also after noon.

In addition, price volatility in stock index CFDs varies depending on whether the exchange is open or closed. For example, when trading the JP225 (Nikkei 225), price movements tend to be more volatile around 9:00 a.m., when the Tokyo Stock Exchange opens and many companies begin their workday.Since price movements in stock index CFDs vary depending on the time of day, please familiarize yourself with the characteristics of stock index CFDs before trading.

Exness Stock Index CFD Trading Hours (Japan Time)

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Exness is open for trading from early Monday morning through early Saturday morning, excluding maintenance periods. Please note that trading is not available or has reduced hours on weekends and global holidays such as the year-end and New Year’s holidays and Christmas. Only cryptocurrency CFDs can be traded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Leverage on Exness Stock Index CFDs

With Exness’s stock index CFDs, you can utilize leverage ranging from 200x to 400x. High leverage allows you to execute large trades with a small amount of capital, enabling you to trade stock index CFDs efficiently and aim for profits while minimizing risk.Furthermore, since stock index CFDs tend to be more volatile than FX, high leverage can be advantageous and make it easier to generate profits. However, high-leverage trading can also result in significant losses due to sudden market fluctuations, so risk management is crucial. Please select an appropriate leverage level based on your own risk tolerance.

Leverage on Exness Stock Index CFDs

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Exness Offers Leverage of Up to 2,000x! Regulations and Restrictions | Exness

Exness offers unlimited leverage.Immediately after opening a live account, you can access a maximum leverage of 2,000x, and if certain conditions are met, you can use unlimited leverage (effectively 2.1 billion times). However, please note that leverage restrictions apply depending on your available margin balance and the trading instruments you use. Please review the details carefully before engaging in high-leverage trading.

Exness Stock Index CFD Spreads

At Exness, we offer some of the industry’s tightest spreads, starting at just 0.0 pips.Since spreads represent a cost incurred with every trade, narrower spreads are more advantageous for traders and have a positive impact on trading results. In particular, traders who use strategies involving frequent, short-term trades—such as scalping—can minimize their trading costs by selecting instruments with low spreads.Please note that while Exness offers fixed spreads on major currency pairs, gold, and silver, stock index CFDs use variable spreads, and spread values vary by instrument and account type.

List of Average Spreads for Exness Stock Index CFDs

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At Exness, we use a variable spread system for all five account types, allowing us to offer the best spreads based on market conditions. For major currency pairs, we offer industry-leading tight fixed spreads during 90% of trading hours, providing a comfortable trading environment with low transaction costs.

Exness Stock Index CFD Swap Points

At Exness, you can trade all stock index CFDs on a swap-free basis. Swap-free means that no rollover fees—which arise from interest rate differentials when positions are held overnight—are charged.At Exness, the swap-free feature is applied by default to all account types, allowing you to eliminate trading costs associated with negative swaps even when holding positions for extended periods. Since the swap points for stock index CFDs offered by Exness rarely result in positive swaps, you can take advantage of the swap-free feature to keep trading costs low while enjoying efficient trading.

However, if the intraday trading volume in your trading account decreases, the swap-free status may be revoked. If the swap-free status is revoked, swap points will be charged at the rollover time of 7:00 a.m. (6:00 a.m. during daylight saving time) each day. Please check your Exness Personal Area to confirm whether the swap-free status is currently in effect.Exness’s stock index CFD swap points are as follows:

List of Swap Points for Exness Stock Index CFDs

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At Exness, you can trade specific instruments on “swap-free” accounts, where no swap points are charged. This allows you to avoid negative swaps, which can be a major obstacle when trading to profit from exchange rate movements. Of course, we also offer a wide selection of high-interest-rate currencies, so you can earn profits over the long term by trading specifically to capitalize on swap points.

Benefits of Trading Exness Stock Index CFDs

The stock index CFDs offered by Exness come with a variety of benefits, including high leverage of up to 400x (*) and low trading costs. Since you can trade stock index CFDs without opening a dedicated account, we invite you to take full advantage of these benefits and enjoy trading stock index CFDs with Exness.

(*) Leveraged trading involves high risk, and you may lose all of your invested capital. Please ensure you fully understand the risks before trading.

No need to open a dedicated CFD account

With Exness, you don’t need to open a separate CFD account; you can trade FX currency pairs and stock index CFDs using a single account. While some FX brokers require you to open a dedicated CFD account, Exness eliminates the need for a separate account, reducing the hassle of getting started and allowing you to begin trading smoothly.Not needing a separate CFD account shortens the time it takes to start trading and makes managing your account and funds much easier. Additionally, since you can trade multiple financial instruments from the same trading account, your trading options expand, allowing for more efficient and flexible trading. If you don’t have an Exness account yet, take this opportunity to open one and enjoy trading stock index CFDs.

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How to Open an Exness Account | Exness

Opening an Exness account is easy: simply create an account in the Personal Area (member page) and select your preferred account terms on the account opening form. The Exness account opening process is completed entirely online via a computer or smartphone and takes only about 5 minutes.

Trade stock index CFDs with minimal transaction costs

Exness’s stock index CFDs allow you to trade efficiently with minimal transaction costs.With some of the narrowest spreads in the industry, Exness allows you to keep your total trading costs low even when factoring in trading commissions, so you can keep more of your profits. Furthermore, Exness’s stock index CFDs are swap-free, so you don’t have to worry about trading costs from negative swaps even if you hold positions for extended periods.Furthermore, Exness charges no deposit, withdrawal, or account maintenance fees, allowing you to keep your trading costs to a minimum. Exness offers favorable conditions for our clients not only in terms of the trading environment but also in terms of trading costs, so you can enjoy trading stock index CFDs with peace of mind.

No margin calls thanks to the zero-cut system

At Exness, we employ a zero-cut system for all account types and all instruments. The zero-cut system resets your account balance to zero when losses exceed your account balance due to sudden market fluctuations. Since Exness covers the negative balance, you are not required to pay a margin call (additional margin).Since stock index CFDs are also covered by the zero-cut system, you can enjoy dynamic trading without worrying about losses exceeding your deposit.

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Exness's Zero Cut System | Exness

Exness uses a zero-cut system. If your account balance goes negative, Exness will cover the loss and reset your balance to zero. You will never incur a debt exceeding your deposit amount, so please feel free to enjoy the high-leverage trading that only Exness offers.

You can trade using four different account types

Exness’s stock index CFDs are available for trading across four account types: “Standard Account,” “Low Spread Account,” “Zero Account,” and “Pro Account.” The Standard Account is a popular choice among traders of all levels, from beginners to advanced, and allows you to trade with no commission, even with a small amount of capital.This account type is recommended for those who want to try trading stock index CFDs with a small amount of capital.If you want to trade stock index CFDs while keeping trading costs low with spreads starting at 0 pips, we recommend the Low Spread Account, Zero Account, or Pro Account—all of which are professional-grade options. Since trading conditions vary by account type, choosing the one that best suits your trading style will help you aim to generate profits more effectively through stock index CFDs.Please note that the “Standard Cent Account” does not support stock index CFDs. If you wish to trade stock index CFDs, please open an additional account of a different type. You can easily open up to 200 additional Exness accounts via your Personal Area or the Exness Trading App.

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Exness offers five account types: Standard, Standard Cent, Low Spread, Zero, and Pro. Whether you’re a beginner looking to start trading with a small amount and low risk or an experienced intermediate or advanced trader, you can choose the account that best suits your trading style.

Dividend Adjustments for Exness Stock Index CFDs

With Exness stock index CFDs, you are eligible for dividend adjustments even if you do not hold the underlying stocks. Please review how dividend adjustments work for Exness stock index CFDs and enjoy trading.

What Is a Dividend Adjustment?

With Exness stock index CFDs, an amount equivalent to the dividends distributed to shareholders in stock trading is reflected in your trading account as a dividend adjustment. Since Exness CFD trading does not involve holding the actual shares, the system is designed to reflect this amount to traders as a dividend adjustment rather than as a dividend payment.It is important to note that depending on the direction of your position, you may either receive or pay a dividend adjustment. Specifically, for a long position, it is added to your profit, while for a short position, it is deducted from your profit.

Timing of Dividend Adjustments for Exness Stock Index CFDs

At Exness, dividend adjustments are made to coincide with the actual timing when shareholders receive their dividends. These adjustments are reflected at the start of trading hours for each stock index CFD. While trading start times vary by stock index CFD, dividend adjustments are reflected in trading balances in the early morning (Japan Standard Time) for all of them.

How Exness Calculates Dividend Adjustments for Stock Index CFDs

At Exness, dividend adjustments—calculated based on the trading volume and dividend yield of your open stock index CFD positions—are reflected in your trading account. Please note that while you will receive dividend adjustments on long positions, you will be required to pay them on short positions, so please manage your positions carefully.The calculation method for dividend adjustments on Exness stock index CFDs is as follows.

If you would like to view details regarding dividend adjustments, please select “Dividends” from the “Performance” tab in your Personal Area.

Important Notes on Exness Stock Index CFDs

There are several important points to keep in mind when trading stock index CFDs on Exness. Please review these points carefully before trading.

Volatility tends to increase

When trading stock index CFDs on Exness, you should exercise caution because volatility (price fluctuations) tends to be high. Volatility fluctuates depending on market liquidity. Specifically, markets with high liquidity tend to have low volatility and smaller price movements.Conversely, in markets with low liquidity, volatility is high, and prices can fluctuate significantly in a short period of time. Since the underlying assets for stock index CFDs generally have lower liquidity compared to FX currency pairs, they tend to exhibit higher volatility.

In addition, since stock index CFD markets are susceptible to the influence of economic and political factors in various countries, as well as corporate earnings, sharp price fluctuations may occur when major announcements are made. Therefore, please trade with the understanding that there is a risk that market movements could be more significant than anticipated.In particular, during periods of heightened volatility, trading with leverage can pose significant risks; therefore, it is important to implement appropriate risk management strategies, such as stop-loss and take-profit orders. By understanding the volatility of each specific index and responding appropriately, you can trade Exness stock index CFDs more effectively.

Subject to Leverage Limits

Exness’s stock index CFDs are subject to leverage restrictions, so leverage ranging from 200x to 400x is applied, and you cannot trade with leverage of up to 2,000x.While the inability to use up to 2,000x leverage makes it easier to manage risk and prevent trading losses, it also makes it difficult to hold large positions with limited capital.However, since Exness’s stock index CFDs tend to be high-risk, high-return trades with greater volatility compared to FX, we have implemented leverage levels that minimize the risk of losing your entire margin in a short period of time.If you wish to trade with Exness’s maximum leverage of 2,000x (*), please enjoy trading major currency pairs, minor currency pairs, and precious metals (gold and silver).

(*) Leveraged trading involves high risk, and you may lose all of your invested capital. Please ensure you fully understand the risks before trading.

Low-spread and zero-commission accounts incur trading fees

Exness’s Low Spread accounts incur trading fees of 0–3.5 USD per side, while Zero accounts incur fees of 0.5–4.25 USD (equivalent).Although both account types incur trading fees, they offer ultra-tight spreads starting at 0 pips, allowing you to keep your overall trading costs low even when factoring in these fees. Please select the account type that best suits your trading style.Please note that trading fees for stock index CFDs vary between the Low Spread and Zero accounts depending on the specific instrument, so please check in advance. With Exness’s Standard and Pro accounts, you can trade stock index CFDs without any trading fees.

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Exness Account Types | Exness

Exness offers five account types: Standard, Standard Cent, Low Spread, Zero, and Pro. Whether you’re a beginner looking to start trading with a small amount and low risk or an experienced intermediate or advanced trader, you can choose the account that best suits your trading style.

Trading is not available during trading suspension periods.

Please note that trading in Exness stock index CFDs is not available during trading halts. Trading halts occur during specific time periods in the early morning and afternoon, during which trading is temporarily suspended, and you cannot execute new orders or modify positions. Trading halt times vary by stock index CFD instrument, so please check them in advance.Please also note that chart updates are suspended during trading halts, so you will not be able to monitor market movements in real time. When trading, we recommend planning your trades carefully—either by scheduling trades to avoid these periods or by closing out positions before the trading halt begins.

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Exness is open for trading from early Monday morning through early Saturday morning, except during maintenance periods. Please note that trading is not available or has reduced hours on weekends and global holidays such as the year-end and New Year’s holidays and Christmas. Only cryptocurrency CFDs can be traded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Exness Stock Index CFDs