Trade forex with us
The foreign exchange market (forex, FX, or currency market) is a worldwide, decentralised, over-the-counter financial market for currency trading. It's the largest financial market in the world with a volume of over $1.5 trillion a day worldwide. Total forex trading volume is well over three times the total of the stock and futures markets combined.
Why Trade Index CFDs with Pepperstone?
Developed for retail traders, our index CFDs provide you with access to a wide range of global markets, enabling you to diversify your trading strategies across uncorrelated instruments. You can directly take advantage of the opportunities that global equities markets offer, and index CFDs are offered to all our clients without a dealing desk or commission.
Global opportunities
The world’s leading stock markets constantly change as the underlying publicly-traded companies of an index move up or down in value. This presents an exciting opportunity to trade on the direction of the major indices, by placing either a buy (go long) or sell (go short) order.
After-market hours
We are one of the few brokers offering extended trading hours, including international markets available in many different time zones. With 14 major stock markets around the world, you can take advantage of market movements in real-time as they happen.
Hedge your portfolio
Index CFDs are a great way to hedge other positions and with leverage are less capital-intensive.
Trading strategies
Major stock markets around the world can be affected by market movements in real-time. Our expert commentary and market analysis means you can make informed trading decisions when you need to.
Powerful platforms
We have three powerful trading platforms to suit your trading style: MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, and cTrader. Each platform is free and available on mobile, tablet, desktop and our web app.
Available Indices
| Symbol | Indices | Session Times (GMT+2) |
|---|---|---|
| AUS200 | Australian 200 Index | 02:50 - 09:30, 10:10 - 23:59 |
| EUSTX50 | EU Stocks 50 Index | 00:01 - 23:59 (Monday opens 01:00; Friday closes 23:55) |
Why choose MetaTrader 4?
MT4 enhances your trading experience with live quotes, real-time charts, in-depth news and analytics – as well as a host of order management tools, indicators and Expert Advisors.
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Key features and benefits
85 pre-installed indicators available on the desktop app for greater insight into market trends
Analysis tools that empower you to make better informed decisions
Flexible order types to suit your strategies
Access 28 additional Smart Trader Tools
Automated trading allowing you to trade the markets 24/5 without any intervention
Backtesting capability for more robust Expert Advisors
Multiple chart setups to help you to control your positions quickly and efficiently
Indicators
How to join Mirror Trader
New to Pepperstone?
Get started by opening a live account
Already a client?
- Log in to your secure client area
- Click on Request New Account
- Request Mirror Trader by leaving a comment where prompted
- Log in directly to Mirror Trader
MetaTrader 4
The world’s most popular trading platform.
- Use and code easily with MQL5
- Enjoy faster processing and inbuilt indicators
- Tailor to your trading style with advanced customisation
API trading
Have a customised trading system? Our API technology lets you access our liquidity feed in the comfort of your own platform.
Important: MetaTrader Signals has been produced by a third party and we don't make any representations or warranties that it's accurate or error-free. Nothing on this page is to be construed as an offer, recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell or to participate in any particular trading strategy. We're not taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs in making MetaTrader Signals available to you. You're solely responsible for any transactions entered into as a result of using MetaTrader Signals. We encourage you to seek independent advice before any trading decisions.