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
How do I check trading hours?
In Web Trader:
Select or activate the complete visible symbol in the Instruments panel or symbol tabs.
Select Information.
Review the Quote and Transaction rows shown for each weekday.
The market-status indicator can also show the current open or closed state, local reopen time and countdown. Use the current weekday schedule and status shown for the selected symbol; sessions can change for holidays, maintenance or market adjustments.