Indices

Indices explained

Indices track the performance of a group of stocks or assets, such as the S&P 500, which includes the 500 largest US companies. Trading indices allows you to speculate on the direction of the market as a whole, benefiting from broad economic or sector trends without focusing on individual stocks.

  • Go long or short based on your strategy.
  • Gain exposure to entire sectors or economies.
  • Diversify your portfolio with index trades.

Why Trade Indices?

At Sky Links Capital, we are a multi-asset broker offering seamless access to global markets. Our platform is designed for traders seeking transparency, flexibility, and optimal trading conditions. Benefit from competitive pricing, strategic freedom, and a secure trading environment.

  • No conflict of interest.
  • Competitive spreads for better pricing.
  • Hedging & scalping allowed.

How to trade Indices?

Trading in Indices has never been easier, especially with Sky Links Capital. Our simple, streamlined process allows you to get started quickly and efficiently. Just follow these easy steps to begin your trading journey
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  • Register with Sky Links Capital
  • Verify your KYC details
  • Fund your account and start trading
  • Indices explained
  • Why Trade Indices?
  • How to trade Indices?

Indices Trading

Indices explained

Indices represent a collection of stocks from various companies within a specific market or sector, reflecting overall market performance. At Skylinks Capital, we offer access to major global indices, enabling traders to diversify their strategies and capture market trends. Our platform provides the tools and insights necessary to trade indices alongside Forex and commodities for a well-rounded investment approach.

  • Diversification Spread risk across multiple sectors.
  • Market Sentiment: Capture overall market trends easily.
  • Liquidity: Access to highly liquid global markets.
  • Lower Risk: Reduced volatility compared to individual stocks.

How to trade Indices?

To trade indices, select a broker, open an account, and analyze the performance of a group of stocks within a particular market. Execute buy or sell orders based on market trends and manage risk using tools like stop-loss and take-profit.
Want to know how to trade an index using CFDs? This section breaks down every aspect of your first trade.

  • CFDs are a derivative product
  • What Is Leverage in CFD Trading?
  • What Is ‘Trading on Margin’ with CFDs?
  • How Do CFDs Work?

Why Trade Indices?

Trading indices allows you to invest in a broad market or sector, providing exposure to a collection of stocks and reducing individual stock risk. With indices reflecting overall market trends, they offer a more stable option compared to individual stocks. Additionally, indices allow traders to profit from both rising and falling markets, providing flexibility in various market conditions.

  • Spread risk across multiple stocks.
  • Capitalize on overall market performance.
  • Reduced volatility compared to individual stocks.
  • Easily trade high-volume, well-established indices.
  • Indices explained
  • How to trade Indices?
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