Index Trading

ICM offers online trading in all major global stock market indices. Index margin requirements are the lowest available at approximately 1%. Trading with another broker or on the futures exchange will require posting 5 to 10 times more margin for the same transaction. Additional benefits include:

	Spreads as low as 1 pip
	Industry's leading trading software
	100:1 leverage, 1% margin requirements
	Mobile phone / WAP trading capability
	Advanced charts and indicators

	Hedging capability
	API/Expert Advisor automated trading
	Guaranteed fills
	24 hour dealing and customer service
	Fast and easy account opening

Index Specifications

ActTrader
Stock Market Indices are equal to about 1/5th the size of e-mini contracts on the futures exchanges.

Instrument	Margin Req. Per Lot	Lot Size	Approximate Tick Value	Spread	Trading Hours (GMT)

S&P 500	$50	$10 x price	1.00 = $10	0.50	Sunday 11:00PM - Friday 9:00PM (Closed 10:30PM - 11:00PM daily)
NASDAQ 100	$50	$10 x price	1.00 = $10	1.00	Sunday 11:00PM - Friday 9:00PM (Closed 10:30PM - 11:00PM daily)
Dow Jones Ind.	$50	$1 x price	1 = $1	5	Sunday 11:00PM - Friday 9:00PM (Closed 10:30PM - 11:00PM daily)
Nikkei 225	$50	$1 x price	1 = $1	5	12:45AM - 3:15AM & 4:15AM - 7:25AM
DAX30	$50	$1 x price	1 = $1	4	7:00AM - 9:00PM
CAC40	$50	$1 x price	1 = $1	4	7:00AM - 9:00PM
FTSE100	$50	$1 x price	1 = $1	4	8:00AM - 9:00PM

MetaTrader
Stock Market Indices are of equal contract size to e-mini contracts on the futures exchanges. Smaller lot sizes can be traded in MetaTrader by using fractional lots (e.g., trading 0.1 lots).

Instrument	Margin Req. Per Lot	Lot Size	Approximate Tick Value	Spread	Trading Hours (GMT)

S&P 500	$250	$50 x price	1.00 = $50	0.50	Sunday 11:00PM - Friday 9:00PM (Closed 10:30PM - 11:00PM daily)
NASDAQ 100	$250	$20 x price	1.00 = $20	1.00	Sunday 11:00PM - Friday 9:00PM (Closed 10:30PM - 11:00PM daily)
Dow Jones Ind.	$250	$5 x price	1 = $5	5	Sunday 11:00PM - Friday 9:00PM (Closed 10:30PM - 11:00PM daily)
Nikkei 225	$250	$5 x price	1 = $5	5	12:45AM - 3:15AM & 4:15AM - 7:25AM
Hang Seng Index	$250	$1 x price	1 = $1	8	2:45AM - 5:30AM & 7:30AM - 9:15AM
SPI 200 (ASX)	$250	$10 x price	1 = $10	4	12:50AM - 7:30AM & 8:10AM - 9:00PM &
DAX30	$250	$5 x price	0.1 = $0.50	4	7:00AM - 9:00PM
CAC40	$250	$5 x price	0.1 = $0.50	4	7:00AM - 9:00PM
FTSE100	$250	$5 x price	0.1 = $0.50	4	8:00AM - 9:00PM

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Our Platforms

ActTrader

MetaTrader 4

ICM Clients Advantage

High Risk Investment Warning: Trading foreign exchange or contracts for differences on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your deposited funds and therefore, you should not speculate with capital that you cannot afford to lose. Before deciding to trade the products offered by ICM you should carefully consider your objectives, financial situation, needs and level of experience. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading on margin. The content of this Website must not be construed as personal advice. ICM recommends you seek advice from a separate financial advisor. Please click here to read the full risk warning.