Global indices trading with Tradeview
Trade the world’s leading stock indices as CFDs — Wall Street 30, US 500, US Tech 100, Germany 40 and more.
Spreads from 0.1 points, leverage up to 1:100, a $5 commission per trade, and a swap-free option on the Islamic account.
What is indices trading?
Indices trading means taking a position on the movement of an entire market rather than a single company. When you trade an index such as the S&P 500 or the Nasdaq 100, you are tracking the combined performance of the companies inside that market or sector.
Through CFDs you can trade an index as it rises or falls without owning the underlying shares. That flexibility matters most around earnings season, interest-rate decisions, and shifts in global risk appetite.
Why trade indices with Tradeview?
Competitive trading conditions, fast execution, and a licensed trading environment behind every index position you open.
Spreads from 0.1 points
Trade the S&P 500 with competitive spreads that keep the cost of entering and leaving a position low.
Leverage up to 1:100
Flexible leverage on indices lets you open a larger position with less capital, under the trading conditions of your account type.
A $5 commission per trade
You know the cost before you open the position: $5 per trade, with no hidden charges.
Swap-free Islamic account
Hold index positions on an account with no overnight interest, and no administrative fee charged in its place.
10+ global indices
Choose from leading US, European and Asian indices — from the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq to the DAX and the Nikkei.
Multiple trading platforms
Use MT4 and MT5 for index CFDs, or EQView to access index ETFs.
Available indices and trading conditions
Tradeview offers the major global indices on MT4 and MT5, with a spread that differs by index. The tables below list the main indices available, with their platform symbols and typical minimum spreads.
🇺🇸 US indices
| Index | Symbol | Minimum spread |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones Industrial Average (Wall Street 30) | WS30 | 1.4 points |
| S&P 500 (US 500) | SPXm | 0.1 points |
| Nasdaq 100 (US Tech 100) | NDX | 0.5 points |
🇪🇺 European indices
| Index | Symbol | Minimum spread |
|---|---|---|
| DAX (Germany 40) | GDAXI | 0.8 points |
| FTSE 100 (UK 100) | UK100 | 1.3 points |
| CAC 40 (France 40) | FCHI | 1.1 points |
| EURO STOXX 50 (Europe 50) | STOXX50E | 0.8 points |
🌏 Asian and regional indices
| Index | Symbol | Minimum spread |
|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 (Japan 225) | J225 | 3.0 points |
| Hang Seng (Hong Kong 50) | HSI | 7.0 points |
| S&P/ASX 200 (Australia 200) | AUS200 | 1.22 points |
Index ETFs are available on the EQView platform — including VOO, IVV, SPY, QQQ and VTI — for traders who prefer to own the asset rather than trade a CFD.
How to trade indices with Tradeview
Open an indices trading account in minutes, entirely online, from registration to your first trade.
Register your account
Enter your basic details in the registration form on the Tradeview site and choose the account type that suits you.
Complete identity verification
Upload a valid ID document and a recent proof of address so the required KYC checks can be completed.
Deposit and download the platform
Deposit the amount that suits you, then download MT4 or MT5 to trade index CFDs, or EQView to trade index ETFs.
Start trading
Pick the index you want from the instrument list, set your position size, and manage risk with stop-loss and take-profit orders.
Start trading global indices with Tradeview today
Open a live account in minutes, or try the platform first with a free demo account before you deposit.
Indices trading FAQs
Trading an index through a CFD means speculating on the index price moving up or down without owning the underlying asset. An index ETF, by contrast, gives you a share in a fund that actually tracks the index. Tradeview offers both: index CFDs on MT4 and MT5, and index ETFs through the EQView platform.
Open and fund a trading account, then find the index you want in the Market Watch window of MT4 or MT5 using its symbol — WS30 for the Dow Jones, SPXm for the S&P 500, NDX for the Nasdaq 100. Set your position size, decide whether you are buying or selling, and place a stop-loss and a take-profit before you confirm the order.
Trading hours differ by index and generally follow the schedule of the home exchange. US indices such as the Dow Jones, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq trade through extended US market hours, while the main European indices trade during their local market hours. Indices are not available for trading at the weekend.
Swap is applied to positions held overnight on a standard account. The Islamic account lets you trade indices with no swap and no administrative fee charged in its place, which suits traders who prefer to follow the rules of Islamic finance.
Leverage of up to 1:100 is available on the major indices, in line with Tradeview policy. Leverage lets you open a larger position with less capital, but it can multiply losses as much as it multiplies gains, so it should be used carefully and within a clear risk-management plan.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average appears on MT4 and MT5 under the symbol WS30, the Nasdaq 100 under NDX, and the S&P 500 under SPXm. You can find the full symbol for every index in the trading conditions table above, and open it by searching for that symbol in the Market Watch window inside the platform.