Trade Index CFDs with Precision

Global benchmarks. Transparent pricing. Premium service.

  • Major indices: S&P 500, NASDAQ, FTSE, DAX & more.

  • Transparent, fair-value spreads.

  • Long or short with fast execution.

  • Efficient exposure via margin.

  • Professional, multilingual support.

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Why Index CFDs?

Trade the world’s biggest markets — S&P 500, NASDAQ, FTSE, DAX, and more. Capture market sentiment with a single position, not multiple stocks. Go long or short to benefit from bull or bear cycles. Efficient exposure with margin, tight spreads, and smooth execution.24/5 access with Base’s professional support at your side.

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Trade the world’s biggest markets S&P 500, NASDAQ, FTSE, DAX, and more.

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Capture market sentiment with a single position, not multiple stocks.

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Go long or short to benefit from bull or bear cycles.

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Efficient exposure with margin, tight spreads, and smooth execution.

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24/5 access with Base’s professional support at your side.

How Indices Are Measured

How Indices Are
Measured

Market-cap weighted :larger companies have more influence.

Price-weighted :higher share prices carry more weight.

Equal-weighted :every company counts the same.

Why Trade Indices with
Base Markets

Fair value pricing : Competitive spreads, no hidden charges.

Premium service : Responsive, expert support 24/5.

Two-way trading : Profit potential whether markets rise or fall.

Controlled leverage : Increased exposure with risk tools.

Global access : Major and regional benchmarks in one platform.

What Moves Commodity Prices

What Moves an Index Price

Economic data & central bank policy changes.

Economic data & central bank policy changes.

Earnings from large index constituents.

Earnings from large index constituents.

Sector & commodity shifts.

Sector & commodity shifts.

Index rebalancing and constituent changes.

Index rebalancing and constituent changes.

CFD Indices Markets

Access the most traded global benchmarks alongside niche regional markets. Switch between tabs to view major indices or regional & sector-specific indices.

US 500 (Large Cap)
US500
$1
0.5 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
US 30 (Industrials)
US30
$1
1.0 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
US Tech 100
USTEC
$1
1.0 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
Germany 40
GER40
€1
0.9 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
UK 100
UK100
£1
0.9 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
France 40
FRA40
€1
1.0 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
Japan 225
JPN225
¥100
10 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
Australia 200
AUS200
A$1
1.0 pts
5%
Sun 22:50 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:10)
Spain 35
ESP35
€1
1.5 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
Italy 40
ITA40
€1
1.5 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
Netherlands 25
NED25
€1
0.8 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
Hong Kong 50
HK50
HK$10
5 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
Singapore Index
SGX
S$1
1.0 pts
5%
Sun 23:05 – Fri 21:00 (break 21:00–21:05)
South Africa 40
SA40
ZAR10
10 pts
5%
Mon 07:00 – Fri 15:00 (breaks vary)
Brazil Index
BRAZIL
R$1
15 pts
5%
Mon 12:00 – Fri 21:00 (breaks vary)
Mexico Index
MEX
MX$10
10 pts
5%
Mon 14:00 – Fri 21:00 (breaks vary)

How to Trade CFD Indices with Base

Pick your market

match to your view and volatility comfort.

Choose your contract type

cash CFDs for tight spreads; longer-dated for extended positions.

Plan your trade

set entry, target, and protective stop.

Go long or short

buy for rises, sell for falls.

Manage in real time

adjust as conditions change.

Trading Conditions

Tight, transparent
spreads.

No
commissions

Deep liquidity &
reliable execution.

Advanced order types
for precision.

Our Education Hub covers index trading strategies, market analysis, and the events that move price

Our Education Hub covers index trading strategies, market analysis, and the events that move price - so you can trade with clarity and confidence.

Got a question about trading indices?

Find the answers you need here.

Learn more about major global indices like the S&P 500, FTSE 100, and DAX — from point values and margin to market hours and dividend adjustments.

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