> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tradeviewmarkets.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tradeviewmarkets.com/markets/markets/indices.md).

# Trade Stock Indices (Index CFDs)

Trade US, European and Asian index CFDs at Tradeview Markets, long or short, on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and cTrader, in the same account as Forex.

An index CFD lets you trade the level of a stock index, long or short, without buying the shares in it. Tradeview offers the major indices of the United States, Europe and Asia on the same account and the same platforms as Forex.

## What you get

* The US indices Dow Jones, S\&P 500 and Nasdaq, the European indices CAC 40, Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX, and the Asian indices Nikkei 225 and ASX 200, among others. See [Instruments](/markets/markets/indices/instruments.md).
* Long or short positions with leverage, on the same account model as your Forex trading. See [Pricing and costs](/markets/markets/indices/pricing.md).
* A daily session of 01:00 to 23:00 server time on most indices, on weekdays. See [Trading hours](/markets/markets/indices/hours.md).

## In this section

* [Instruments](/markets/markets/indices/instruments.md) – each index with its symbol, pip value and session.
* [Pricing and costs](/markets/markets/indices/pricing.md) – spread, commission, swaps and dividend adjustments.
* [Trading hours](/markets/markets/indices/hours.md) – sessions and holidays.

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Trading involves a high level of risk and is not suitable for every investor. Losses can exceed the amount initially invested. Tradeview services are not offered in the United States or to US Persons.
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