Indices CFDs

Understanding the long-term performance of a stock market index may help identify potential opportunities. In this article we discuss what a stock market index is, and they can be calculated.

By which methods can the value of the stock market index be determined? How are stocks organised into indexes respectively? In this article, we answer these questions and more.

Key to both the financial news cycle and general market sentiment, analysing the performance of stock indices can prove invaluable when looking for trading opportunities.

Although popular as means of financial analysis, stock indices suffer from a unique set of problems. In this article, we discuss these limitations.

With its significance amongst financial market unquestioned, the Dow Jones is not only one of the oldest stock indexes but also one of the most followed. Read more.

Different from its large-cap counterparts, the Russell 2000 is unique in both its fundamentals and technical applications. Learn more.

One of the top indexes in Europe, the FTSE 100, is uniquely positioned to measure the current performance, perceived health, and future prospects of both the UK and European economies. Learn more.

Discover what the S&P 500 is, its components, movement, outlook, and how to invest or trade it with CFDs on OANDA's platform.

Unlock the trading potential of NASDAQ 100. Learn about top non-financial stocks, index methodology, and market dynamics for informed investment decisions.