Equity Indices

  • An equity index is composed of various constituent stock exchange listed companies.
  • Each index is based on a unique criterion and its value changes as a result of changes in the market prices of its constituent stocks.
  • Indices are a good trading prospect as they minimize the distortions that are unique to a single specific stock.
  • The 3 major US Equity Indices tradeable at PMEX include:-
  1. Dow Jones:-      Composed of 30 large US companies; also known as Dow Jones Industrial Average.
  2. NASDAQ-100:-   It includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies across the world.
  3. S&P-500:-           This index is based on the market capitalization of 500 largest US Companies listed on the stock exchange.
  • You can also trade 2 variants of Japan's Nikkei 225 which is a stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The tradeable contracts include:-
  1. Japan Equity 225 / USD ($1) Futures Contract
  2. Japan Equity 225 / USD ($5) Futures Contract
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