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Index CFDs: Cash Market vs. Futures Pricing

Updated over a week ago

FXTRADING.com's Index CFDs are based on cash market prices rather than futures contracts. This means the CFD prices directly reflect the current spot prices of the underlying indices in their respective markets, providing traders with pricing that closely mirrors real-time index movements.

Key Benefits of Cash-Based Index CFDs:

  • Real-Time Pricing: Prices reflect current market values without futures premiums or discounts

  • No Expiration Dates: Unlike futures-based CFDs, cash-based Index CFDs don't require rollover at contract expiration

  • Consistent Spread Structure: More predictable trading costs without the volatility often seen near futures expiration dates

  • Straightforward Valuation: Easier for traders to understand the direct relationship between the CFD price and the underlying index

For specific trading hours and other details about Index CFDs, please refer to the Trading Hours Table in the Client Portal or on the FXTRADING.com website, which provides comprehensive information about market availability for all tradable indices.

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