Understanding Economic Indicators
When trading stocks, understanding indices is crucial as they reflect the performance of a group of stocks. Selecting a specific index is recommended before you begin trading. Below, we explore what indices are, how they function, available markets for trading, and their key differences.
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What are indexes?
Indices are a measure of the price performance of a group of stocks on an exchange. The NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) is an electronic stock exchange that tracks more than 3,300 companies, making it the largest trading volume stock exchange in the US. The FTSE 100 tracks trades. 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange. The Dax, a top-tier stock index, consists of the top 30 German companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. If the average price of shares of companies listed on these indices rises, these indices will rise. If companies sink, these indices will sink with them. Trading indices is more convenient than trading individual stocks, as by trading indices you expose yourself to an entire sector or even an economy. And to do this, you only need to open a position.
Indices Offered by Fintxpert
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AEX: Tracks the 25 largest companies on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
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ASX: Australia’s primary stock index.
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CAC: France’s benchmark stock index.
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DAX: Represents the top 30 German companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Dow Jones: Tracks 30 major U.S. companies.
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IBEX: Spain’s principal stock index.
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NASDAQ: Includes 100 leading U.S. non-financial companies.
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NIKKEI: Tracks leading companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
- OMX 30: Covers the 30 largest companies listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
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SMI: The Swiss Market Index.
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S&P 500: Tracks 500 large-cap U.S. companies.
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STOXX 50: Tracks 50 leading companies from eurozone nations.
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FTSE 100: The top index of the London Stock Exchange.
- TSX: Canada’s primary benchmark index.
Note: Offers, spreads, market rates, and margin requirements vary by country and comply with local laws and regulations.
