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Index CFDs: FTSE 100
CFD Example: Speculating on the FTSE 100 in Rise
Opening the CFD Trade
You look at the IG Markets FTSE 100 market which shows a quote of: 5448 - 5450.
You believe the market will rise and so you buy one contract at 5450, the offer price. Note that one contract is the equivalent of £10 per point of the FTSE 100 Index. So for each point the FTSE 100 moves up/down you will gain or lose £10.
Your deposit margin payment for one contract = £400.
Closing the CFD Trade
A week later, the IG Markets quote has risen to: 5598 - 5600 and you decide to close your position by selling one contract at 5598.
- Profit on trade
- Closing level: 5598
- Opening level: 5450
- Difference: 148
- Profit on trade: 148 x 1 contract x £10 = £1480.
Of course, if the FTSE 100 market moved in the opposite direction, you would have made a loss which may have exceeded your initial deposit.
To calculate the overall result on the transaction you would need to take into account the commission you have paid as well as the interest and dividend adjustments.
Index CFDs: Wall St
CFD Example: Speculating on the Wall Street Index to Fall
Opening the CFD Trade
You believe that the Wall Street (Dow Jones) Index is set for a fall. You look at the IG Markets website and see that they are quoting the Wall St market at: 10571 – 10575. Therefore you decide to sell two contracts at 10571.
Note that one contract is the equivalent of $10 per point of the Wall St Index. So for each point that Wall St moves up/down you will gain or lose $20.
Your deposit margin payment for two contracts = $1600 ($800 per contract).
Closing the CFD Trade
The following week, against your expectations, the market experiences a resurgence and the IG Markets quote rises to: 10652 -10656.
You are concerned that the rally will continue and decide to close your position by buying two contracts at 10656.
- Loss on trade
- Closing level: 10656
- Opening level: 10571
- Difference : 85
- Loss on trade: 85 x 2 contracts x $10 = $1700
Notes:
- To calculate the overall result on the transaction you would also have to take into account the commission you have paid and the interest and dividend adjustments
- Markets correct as of 21 January 2010
- Margin rates vary between different companies and different CFD account types
Trading CFDs may not be suitable for everyone. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved. CFDs are a leveraged product and losses can exceed your initial deposit. If necessary, seek independent financial advice.
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Index CFDs, last edited by W.Winter, 22-Dec-11.
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