Trade CFD Indices
The below table includes all the CFD indices we offer
Our CFD Indices
| Symbol | Currency Base | Description | Margin | Swap Long | Swap Short | Min Lots | Max Lots | Trading Hours * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fees
Find out if and how our fees are applied to deposits, withdrawals and trades. You can find all the details on our overview.
Holiday Hours
Due to the global nature of CFDs, traders should be aware of the specific holiday trading hours observed in each market.
Corporate Actions
Corporate Actions are the dividends paid by stocks and indices, this might affect your trading.
What is a stock Index?
A stock index is a collection of selected stocks grouped together based on specific criteria such as market capitalization, geographic location, or industry sector. One prominent example is the DAX 40 (DE40.c), which comprises the 40 largest publicly traded companies in Germany listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. While the DAX represents the most influential and liquid German companies, it’s important to note that it does not fully reflect the German economy as a whole. Rather, it serves as a benchmark for the performance of major German corporations.
To illustrate, BMW, Adidas, Bayer, and BASF are all constituents of the DAX 40. When you invest in the DAX index, your capital is distributed proportionally across all 40 companies, based on their respective weightings within the index. Suppose BMW’s share price increases by 2%—this would contribute positively to the overall index value. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean the DAX itself will rise, because other companies within the index may have underperformed during the same time period, potentially offsetting BMW’s gains.
How can I trade CFD indices?
We will use DAX (DE40.c) as an example. Let’s assume the price of the index is 10,000 points. Assume you decide to buy (long) 1 CFD of the DAX at 10,000 points. The value of the DAX and thus the value of the CFD rises to 10,100 points. Now assume you decide to close your long position at 10,100 points. The difference is +100 points. Since one point equals one euro, you have made a profit of 100 EUR. And vice versa. If the DAX drops to 9,900, you can lose 100 EUR if you close your long position at that lower price.*
*Please note that product value weight may change. The examples provided on our website are hypothetical and should not be used as guidance or advice. You can always contact our team if you have a question.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Trading products such as Index-tracking CFDs are commission-free at GBE.
The small “.c” with the dot as symbol ending stands for “Cash” (e.g. “DE40.c”) and serves as symbol differentiation to our futures products, which are marked with a “.f” (e.g. DE40.f) behind the symbols. The expiration dates of our futures products can be found here or under the tabs “Products” and “General Information”.
Our weekly market report is only available in German and can be found under the tab “Tools” under “Analyses” or here.
No. You can open and manage accounts with GBE brokers free of charge. This applies to both live and demo accounts. However, please remember that demo accounts are closed after 30 days of inactivity. If you hold your trading positions overnight, your positions will incur swap fees based on the currency pair or CFDs you trade.
Both platforms are very similar in their basic functions, but there are some differences:
- different programming languages (MQL4, MQL5)
- different number of time levels and indicators
- different number of order types
GBE brokers does not charge any fees or commissions for deposits or withdrawals. Such fees are charged by payment service providers like PayPal, Visa, Neteller etc. Credit card deposits may incur additional fees due to exchange rate differences. These fees are charged by the banks, not by us. For an overview of our deposit and withdrawal methods and the fees involved, please click here.