Understanding the US 500
The US 500, also known as the S&P 500, tracks 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States.
US 500 trading overview
The US 500, commonly known as the S&P 500, is a major US equity index that tracks 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States, weighted by market capitalisation. The index spans a wide range of industries, including technology, energy, healthcare, and finance, providing a broad representation of the US economy.
The index includes a broad mix of companies, featuring well-known names such as Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and Berkshire Hathaway, alongside hundreds of other leading US firms. The US 500 can be monitored during market hours using a live price chart and traded through spread betting or CFDs.
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Instrument | Spread | Margin | Contract | Trading Hours |
Australia 200 | 0.8 | 5% | Rolling | Sunday from 22:50 - Friday to 21:00 |
Euro Stocks 50 | 0.9 | 5% | Rolling | 07:00 - 21:00, Monday to Friday |
Euro Stocks 50 - Rolling Future | 1.3 | 5% | Rolling | 07:00 - 21:00, Monday to Friday |
France 40 | 1 | 5% | Rolling | 07:00 - 21:00, Monday to Friday |
France 40 - Rolling Future | 1.2 | 5% | Rolling | 07:00 - 21:00, Monday to Friday |
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On Trade Nation, leverage levels for UK retail clients vary by market, in line with regulations:
- Forex: up to 30:1
- Gold: up to 20:1
- Indices: up to 20:1
- Stocks: up to 5:1
- Bonds: up to 5:1
- Oil: up to 10:1
- Other commodities: up to 10:1
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