MARKETS / INDICES
A broader lens.
A different perspective.
An index brings a defined group of securities into one measure. Its methodology determines what the headline number represents.
Understand what is inside.
Indices may track a country, sector or another market segment. Their constituents and weighting rules differ. A small number of large components can have an outsized effect on some indices. An index itself is a calculation; exposure is taken through a separate product.
WHAT MOVES THIS MARKET
01
Constituent performance
The companies inside an index influence its movement according to the weighting methodology.
02
Macroeconomic conditions
Growth, interest rates, currency movements and policy developments can change market sentiment.
03
Rebalancing and market hours
Constituent changes, futures sessions and underlying exchange hours can affect the behaviour of linked products.
See the risks clearly.
An index can fall sharply even though it includes many constituents. Market-wide declines, sector concentration, gaps and leverage remain relevant risks.
Before you trade
Confirm the exact benchmark, whether the linked product is cash- or futures-based, contract expiry where relevant, hours, costs and adjustments.
A little more context.
Does an index remove investment risk?
No. Spreading a measure across constituents does not prevent losses or eliminate concentration within its weighting rules.
Which index products does VibleMarkets offer?
The approved benchmark list and contract specifications are pending confirmation. Illustrations and widget symbols do not establish availability.