US S&P500 Spot Index CFD index
US S&P500 Spot Index CFD index ({{name}}): Real-time quotes and charts
What is US S&P500 Spot Index CFD index ({{name}})
Here at FxPro, we’re delighted to offer our clients the opportunity to trade CFDs on S&P 500 Index. This is a stock index with the core of 500 US companies selected by the capitalization value. The list is owned by Standard & Poor’s and is also compiled (hence the second name of this indicator: S&P500). It is published since March 4, 1957. The base period for the calculation was taken in 1941-1943, the initial value was 10. Shares of all companies included in the S&P 500 list are traded on the largest US stock exchanges, such as NYSE and NASDAQ. The value of the S&P500 index reflects their total capitalization (since 2006 it was adjusted to free float). The #USSPX500 index competes in popularity with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is deservedly called the barometer of the American economy. The S&P 500 list is not the same as the list of the largest US corporations: mainly, there are privately-owned companies and companies with the high-liquidity shares. If you want to diversify your trader’s portfolio, take a closer look at the price fluctuations of #USSPX500. Among the reasons to follow the CFD on S&P 500 Index is the strong volatility that can be observed during the day-to-day trading sessions. On this page, you can take a look at the live chart to make your own responsible decision to buy or to sell CFD (Contract for Difference) on this index through the FxPro trading platforms. To start trading, open your FxPro Direct account by clicking the “Register” button at the top of this page. Several convenient top-up methods with 0% commissions are available.
Trading Conditions
* Only if Margin Level > 100%
The average spreads provided for each platform are updated on a daily basis to reflect the average for the previous day. Though FxPro attempts to provide competitive spreads during all trading hours, clients should note that these may vary and are susceptible to underlying market conditions. The above is provided for indicative purposes only. Clients are advised to check important news announcements on our Economic Calendar, which may result in the widening of spreads, amongst other instances.
The above spreads are applicable under normal trading conditions. FxPro has the right to amend the above spreads according to market conditions as per the 'Terms and Conditions of Business'.
How we execute Indices CFDs
When you open a CFD position on indices with us, it will be aggregated and matched with other FxPro clients’ positions in the same market. Any excess exposure from our predefined in-house limits is hedged with our liquidity providers.
Corporate Actions
Price adjustments may be applied to eliminate the impact on clients’ trading accounts from a corporate action. Margin requirements may be subject to change before earnings announcements or any corporate action.
Dividends
If you hold an open position on shares or Indices at the start of the business day (Server Time 00:00), which coincides with the ex-date of the respective underlying asset, a dividend is paid (or charged in the case of short positions). For Buy positions, the payment will be net of any withholding tax implications.
Withholding taxes depend on the country where the stock is domiciled, and clients are responsible for reporting withholding taxes in their respective country of residence.