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S&P 500 Trading (US500)

Trade America's premier stock index

S&P 500 represents 500 largest US companies by market cap. Trade with tight spreads, leverage up to 1:200, and exposure to the entire US economy in one instrument.

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S&P 500 - America's premier stock index representing 500 largest companies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What companies are in the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 includes the 500 largest US companies by market capitalization, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Tesla, and other major corporations across all sectors of the US economy.
When is the best time to trade S&P 500?
S&P 500 is most active during US trading hours (14:30-21:00 GMT). Pre-market (09:00-14:30 GMT) and after-hours (21:00-01:00 GMT) have lower liquidity. Avoid trading during US holidays.
What moves S&P 500 prices?
S&P 500 is influenced by US economic data (GDP, employment, inflation), Federal Reserve policy, corporate earnings, geopolitical events, and overall market sentiment. Tech stocks have significant impact due to their large weighting.
How is S&P 500 different from Dow Jones?
S&P 500 includes 500 companies vs Dow's 30, uses market-cap weighting vs price weighting, and provides broader US market representation. S&P 500 is generally considered a better benchmark of US stock market performance.
What leverage can I use on S&P 500?
S&P 500 CFD trading offers leverage up to 1:200 across all account types. This allows significant exposure to US stock market movements with relatively small capital requirements.

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