Indices examples
This example takes you through how trading stock index CFDs works.
All of our stock index contracts are commission-free: the only charge is our competitive dealing spread.
Our quote for the FTSE® 100 stands at 5868-5869.
This means you can 'sell' at 5868 if you think the price will fall, or 'buy' at 5869 if you think it will rise.
| 'sell' | 'buy' |
|---|---|
| You think the market is due to fall, so you choose to 'sell' two contracts at 5868. | You think the market is due a rise, so you 'buy' two contracts at 5869. |
| You need to put down a deposit of £500 (£250 per contract). | You need to put down a deposit of £500 (£250 per contract). |
| One contract is the equivalent of £10 per point, so you'll make or lose £20 for every point the price moves from 5868. | One contract is the equivalent of £10 per point, so you'll make or lose £20 for every point the price moves from 5869. |
| The market rises and a few days later our quote is 5940-5941. | The market rises and a few days later our quote is 5940-5941. |
| You decide to cut your losses and close your trade, 'buying' two contracts at 5941. | You decide to take your profit and close your trade, 'selling' two contracts at 5940. |
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Your loss is calculated as follows: Opening price 5868 Closing price 5941 Difference 73 Loss: 73 x 2 contracts x £10 = £1460 |
Your profit is calculated as follows: Opening price 5869 Closing price 5940 Difference 71 Profit: 71 x 2 contracts x £10 = £1420 |
To calculate the overall profit and loss, you also have to include the accumulated daily interest rate adjustments.
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