Swap Operations for Positions
Long positions are charged with the interbank rate plus a mark-up, while short positions receive the rate minus a mark-up. Swaps are processed daily at 00:00 (GMT+2, DST may apply), with triple swaps charged from Wednesday to Thursday.
CFD Margin Calculation
The margin for CFDs is determined as: Lots X Contract Size X Opening Price X Margin Percentage. This method is independent of the leverage in your trading account.
Understanding Equity Indices
Stock indices, like the S&P 500 or Nikkei 225, measure the value of a group of stocks representing specific markets or economies. Calculated via price or capitalization weighting, they serve as indicators of market performance.
Trading Equity Indices at ApexTrade
Equity indices reflect sector-specific or national economic trends. Trade indices like Dow Jones (US30) or CAC 40 (FRA40) to diversify and leverage market movements with real-time updates and precise calculations.
S&P 500 (US500)
Tracks 75% of the U.S. equity market.
FTSE 100 (UK100)
Covers top companies on the London Stock Exchange.
Nikkei 225 (JP225)
Represents major companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
DAX (GER30)
Key blue-chip index of German companies.
NASDAQ 100 (US100)
Includes top non-financial U.S. tech firms.
ASX 200 (Australia200)
A market-cap weighted index of Australia's top 200 companies, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
HSI (HK50)
The Hang Seng Index, tracking the performance of the 50 largest companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1969.
DJIA (US30)
Represents 30 major US companies, and is one of the oldest and most recognized US indices.
CAC 40 (FRA40)
France's leading index, tracking the top 40 companies on the Euronext Paris.
