What Are Futures Indices (CFDs)?
Futures Indices CFDs—cash-settled Contracts for Difference—mirror the live price of leading equity-index futures such as the S&P 500 and Nikkei 225. Rather than accessing an exchange or buying each constituent share, you simply open one CFD and capture the index’s collective movement from a single trade.
Available Index CFDs — Your Gateway to the World's Benchmarks
| Index CFD | Underlying Benchmark | Margin Requirement | Trading Hours* | Spread Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jap 225 (Nikkei 225) | 225 leading Tokyo-listed companies | 3% | Mon–Fri 01:15 – 23:55 | Fixed, highly competitive |
| ND 100 (NASDAQ-100) | 100 largest U.S. non-financial innovators | 1% | Mon–Fri 01:15 – 23:55 | Fixed, highly competitive |
| UK 100 (FTSE 100) | 100 blue-chips on the London Stock Exchange | 2% | Mon–Fri 03:15 – 22:55 | Fixed, highly competitive |
| US 30 (Dow Jones Industrial Average) | 30 iconic U.S. industrial multinationals | 1% | Mon–Fri 01:15 – 23:55 | Fixed, highly competitive |
| US 500 (S&P 500) | 500 premier U.S. large-cap stocks | 2% | Mon–Fri 01:15 – 23:55 | Fixed, highly competitive |
Why Trade Futures Index CFDs with Capitalcore
| Benefit | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| All-in-One Market Exposure | Trade the S&P 500, DAX 40, Nikkei 225, UK 100, and more through a single CFD—no stock-picking or exchange membership required. |
| Two-Way Trading Freedom | Go long to ride a rally or go short to benefit from a decline; switching direction takes seconds. |
| Zero Commissions & News-Proof Spreads | Your only cost is our fixed spread, which stays unchanged even during high-impact news releases—so pricing remains predictable. |
| Capital-Efficient Margin (from 1%) | Open a position with as little as 1% margin, keeping most of your capital free for other strategies. |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What exactly is a Futures Index CFD?A Futures Index CFD is a cash-settled contract that tracks the live price of an equity-index futures contract—such as the S&P 500 or Nikkei 225—without requiring you to access an exchange or own any underlying shares. You simply trade the price movement of the index from one account.
2. How does margin work?You post only the stated margin percentage (see table above) rather than the full contract value. For example, a 1% margin on a USD 50,000 notional position requires just USD 500 in margin, freeing the rest of your capital for other trades.
3. How are positions settled—do I ever receive the underlying futures contract?No. All Index CFDs are cash-settled. When you close your trade, the profit or loss is credited or debited directly to your account balance.