Trading global financial indices from Jordan: What to know
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Understanding how a stock index works is key if you’re investing or trading in the market. This collection of securities can provide a broad overview of a specific industry or span companies from various sectors, and they help analysts judge market sentiment.
So, what are global indices, why do they matter, and how can you trade them from Jordan?
If you’re trading global financial indices as a beginner or analyzing the market for other trades, then this is the guide for you.
What are global financial indices?
A global financial index is a basket of securities that provides a benchmark for the financial markets. In simple terms, it combines many financial instruments into a single index, and all of those individual instruments serve as the value of the index.
Definition and examples
To understand how global financial indices work, let’s look at a local example, the ASE (Amman Stock Exchange) General Index. Known as the ASEGI, this index consists of the 100 biggest and most liquid companies in Jordan, including the Jordan Islamic Bank, Capital Bank of Jordan, Jordan International Insurance, and Irbid District Electricity.
Stock values from all of these companies combine to create the index price. If those collective values increase, the index will also increase; if the values drop, the index will drop.
There are thousands of global financial indices worldwide, and they serve as a measure of success in a certain country and/or industry. The biggest stock indices include:
- Dow Jones Industrial Average: The Dow, as it’s often known, includes 30 of the most successful companies in the US, combining companies on both the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
- FTSE 100: Pronounced “footsie 100” and short for Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index, this index lists the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange by market capitalization.
- S&P 500: Standard and Poor's 500 consists of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the US, selected by market capitalization and other criteria.
- Nikkei 225: This Japanese index tracks 225 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
A graph of the UK 100 Index—FTSE 100—in the Exness terminal.
What do these indices measure?
Global financial indices measure the performance of a subset of stocks. They can be traded just like stocks—although the trader merely speculates on price movements and doesn’t own any actual stock—and also hint at an industry’s or stock market’s success. If there are significant and consistent drops in the ASEGI, for instance, it indicates that Jordanian stocks are performing poorly.
What are global indices used for?
Traders use global financial indices to speculate on stock market performance. As noted above, they also provide a benchmark that analysts can use to judge the performance of certain market subsets, such as the finance, technology, or agricultural sectors.
Tracking market sentiment
Significant index price movements indicate positive or negative sentiment toward a specific country or industry. For this reason, global financial indices are often discussed in news reports referencing major geopolitical and economic events.
For example, if a world leader announces new tariffs, journalists will often check and discuss relevant indices to note how the announcement impacted market sentiment. Traders can perform their own analysis by checking global indices to see whether recent news or ongoing trends are creating bullish or bearish sentiment.
Comparing economies or sectors
Traders and analysts use indices to compare global economies or specific sectors. They may, for instance, compare the S&P 500 to the FTSE 100 to weigh up investing in either the United States or the United Kingdom. Indices also give traders the option to speculate on a single industry without trading multiple stocks, such as if they expect a boom in the US tech sector.
Why do indices matter for traders in Jordan?
Traders in Jordan can use stock indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, or FTSE 100 to gauge a country’s overall market performance. With Contracts for Difference (CFDs) traders can also speculate on price movements in these indices without buying the underlying asset.
Role in portfolio diversification
Indices provide traders with a great way to diversify their portfolios. These financial instruments span many companies and often cover various industries, so they offer a degree of diversification on their own and also add variance to investment portfolios consisting of commodities, bonds, and even stocks.
Correlation with forex and commodities
As indices are based on the value of constituent companies, price movements are often tied to business fundamentals, such as profit announcements and business trends. However, as with forex and commodities, the value can also change following central bank announcements and geopolitical events, such as trade tariffs and political instability.
Commodity prices are often closely tied to index values, as the profitability of major companies may be dependent on commodity prices, such as oil for transport companies and agricultural commodities for food and beverage companies.
Popular global indices available to Jordanian traders
Jordanian traders can use Exness to trade various major global indices, including:
- S&P 500
- S&P/ASX 200
- Nikkei 225
- FTSE 100
- Dow Jones
- DAX 30
Check our indices trading page to learn more about these global financial indices.
How to trade indices from Jordan
Now that we’ve addressed the question of what global indices are, how do you trade them? Fortunately, while trading platforms can seem a little overwhelming to beginners, it’s actually very easy to start trading, and a demo account can help you get started without risking real money.
Instruments
There are various instruments for trading global financial indices:
- Index futures: An agreement to buy or sell an index on a specific date and for a predetermined price.
- Cash indices: Real-time contracts without the expiration dates tied to index futures.
- Index ETF: An exchange-traded fund that replicates and tracks an index closely and can be bought/sold throughout the day like a stock.
Choosing a reliable trading platform
After learning how to trade indices, the next step is to find a regulated and licensed platform. For Jordanian traders, that means ensuring the platform is licensed by the Jordan Securities Commission.
Always check to make sure your chosen platform is regulated. Exness is incorporated by the Companies Control Department, licensed and regulated by the JSC.
Exness is easy to use and offers a multitude of financial instruments, as well as myriad charts and indicators to help traders make informed decisions.
Payment methods accepted in Jordan
Exness deposits are processed securely and quickly. We are PCI DSS certified and provide 3D Secure payments for all major credit and debit cards. You can take your pick from popular payment methods and benefit from the fastest withdrawals in the market with zero in-house commissions¹.
Check our deposit and withdrawal page to learn more.
Tips for analyzing and trading indices
All trading comes with an inherent risk. Your capital is always at risk, and there are no guarantees, nor are there any concrete strategies to ensure success. Trading and risk management strategies can help you mitigate some of those risks, reduce costly errors, and potentially improve trading outcomes, but there is still a risk, so keep this in mind when trading indices in Jordan.
Technical vs fundamental factors
Conducting an analysis before trading can help you better understand the market and make more informed decisions. Traders typically perform a combination of technical or fundamental analysis or a combination of the two.
To perform a technical analysis, traders study historical price charts to find patterns. The idea is that if certain patterns have occurred in the past, they may repeat in the future. Index prices are influenced by various factors, and they don’t necessarily follow strict patterns. They are driven by supply and demand factors, and certain patterns may have a high chance of repeating.
When performing a fundamental analysis, traders focus more on company values, profits, and the potential for certain values to increase or decrease based on financial reports and other business-related factors.
Risk management and trading hours
Indices are traded during stock market opening hours. These vary based on the region and exchange. The following times are in Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3), but there may be some changes due to locally observed daylight savings time:
- New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq: 16:30 to 23:00
- The Toronto Stock Exchange: 16:30 to 23:00
- The London Stock Exchange: 11:00 to 19:30
- Australian Securities Exchange: 03:00 to 09:00
- Tokyo Stock Exchange: 03:00 to 09:00
- Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 04:30 to 11:00
Knowledge is the first step to being a better trader. The more you know, the less likely you are to make mistakes. That’s why it helps to create a demo trading account first. You can use charts and indicators, test strategies, and trade without risking or losing any funds.
We recommend playing around with the platform and familiarizing yourself with how everything works. Spend a few days, weeks, or longer with a demo account before jumping in with real money trades. When you eventually start trading using real funds, start small to keep the risk low.
Other tips that can help you minimize risk:
- Create and use trading strategies.
- Use stop loss orders and other trading limits.
- Support your trades with solid insights, and don’t trade emotionally.
- Never risk more than you can afford to lose.
- Don’t trade on the assumption that you will make a profit, and don’t count your earnings before they arrive.
When placing a “buy” or “sell” order, you can set take profit and stop loss orders to reduce your risk, as shown here in the Exness Terminal for a US Dollar Index trade.
CFD indices trading with Exness in Jordan
Jordan traders can use Exness to trade various global financial indices, as well as other financial instruments. We offer multiple platform solutions, including the Exness Trade app, and all of them are easy to use and packed with features like charts and indicators.
Available indices on Exness
The following indices can be traded on Exness Terminal (Note the symbol name as it appears in your trading terminal):
- AUS200 – Australian S&P/ASX 200
- DE30 – DAX 30 (Germany 30)
- DXY – US Dollar Index
- FR40 – CAC 40 (France 40)
- HK50 – Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong 50)
- JP225 – Nikkei 225
- STOXX50 – EURO STOXX 50
- UK100 – FTSE 100
- US30 – Dow Jones Industrial Average
- US500 – S&P 500
- USTEC – Nasdaq 100
A list of all the global financial indices available to trade on the Exness Terminal.
Trading indices via MT4, MT5, or Exness Terminal
Exness users can choose from various trading platforms, including the Exness Terminal, which can be launched from your desktop browser; MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, which can be downloaded. The Exness Trade app is available on iOS and Android and listed in both app stores.
Local funding methods and platform accessibility in Arabic
Exness Jordan is tailored toward Jordanian traders, meaning you can deposit funds using popular local deposit methods, trade common instruments, and benefit from Arabic-speaking support channels. You can also switch our website to Arabic—click the globe icon in the top corner to switch between Arabic and English.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can trade global indices on both of these platforms. The features vary, and some traders prefer one over the other. It’s largely down to personal preference, though, so try them out and see which one you prefer.
Yes, you can trade indices and various other financial instruments using your demo account. Everything works the same as it does with a real money account, including the features at your disposal. The difference is that you’re not risking any real funds.
Yes, they are regulated by the JSC. The JSC sets the regulations that trading platforms must follow to ensure the space is secure and fair for all traders in Jordan. Always check that your chosen platform is regulated by the JSC before you sign up.
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This is not investment advice. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Your capital is at risk, please trade responsibly.
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