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Indices

In the financial market, indices (or indexes) are statistical measures that represent the performance of a specific group of assets, such as stocks, bonds, or other securities. They serve as benchmarks to track the overall performance of a market, sector, or economy.
 
Most indices are weighted by market capitalization (e.g., larger companies have more influence) or price, though some use equal weighting.

Why trade with QT?

With QT you can trade major indices worldwide.

Trading indices allows exposure to a broad basket of stocks, reducing the risk associated with individual company performance compared to trading single stocks.

Spreads

The spread in financial trading is the difference between the bid price (what buyers are willing to pay) and the ask price (what sellers are asking) for a financial instrument, typically measured in pips or points. It represents the transaction cost. Spreads may widen when the markets experience lower liquidity. This may persist until liquidity levels are restored.

A narrower spread indicates higher liquidity and lower trading costs, making it easier to enter and exit positions profitably, while a wider spread can signal lower liquidity or higher volatility, increasing costs and potentially impacting trade profitability. Understanding spreads is crucial for traders to manage costs and optimize strategies.

Swaps

Swap is a type of commission applied to trading positions held overnight. Usually on Wednesdays, a triple swap rate applies for positions to account for the market close over the weekend where no swaps are charged.