Fundamentals
How index CFDs provide price exposure to equity benchmarks without owning the underlying shares.
Educational guide · 5 min read
An index measures the combined performance of a group of shares, such as the S&P 500 or FTSE 100.
An index CFD is a contract that tracks the index price. You do not own the constituent shares and you have no affiliation with the exchange or index provider.
Corporate earnings, interest rates, economic data and overall risk sentiment can all influence index levels.
Educational guide · 6 min read
Interest-rate decisions, inflation and employment data are among the releases that can shift currency valuations.
Read Article : Which Economic News Events Affect Forex Markets?Educational guide · 5 min read
How to read event importance, and what the actual, forecast and previous values represent.
Read Article : Understanding the Economic CalendarEducational guide · 4 min read
Base and quote currencies, and the difference between major, minor and exotic pairs.
Read Article : What Are Currency Pairs?Sign up online, verify your identity and fund your account to access MetaTrader 5. QMM L.L.C. is registered with the UAE SCA. Eligibility and approval requirements apply.
