The US30 Index

Razor sharp pricing, from multiple Tier 1 Banks, with competitive fixed spreads from as low as 2.4 points on the US30 and no commissions. To view applicable fees and charges, click here.

Top tier liquidity, so you can get your commodities trades filled in full with no partial execution or requote 99.62% fill rates^. Start trading CFDs on the US30 Index.

Why is US30 trading so popular?

Pepperstone offers access to the most popular US Share CFDs on the MetaTrader 5 platform. Trade thematics, momentum and price action of America's largest companies including Apple, Microsoft, 3M and Nike.

Why invest in the US30?

What causes US30 price movements?

Who trades the US30?

The US30, also known as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is a stock market index that measures the stock performance of 30 large, blue-chip companies trading on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
Geographic risk diversification i.e. a UK, Asian or European investor wanting to lower their risk by venturing offshore into the US market where there are different macro-economic conditions compared to their home country.
If one is bullish on the US’s prospects, the DOW30 can serve as a proxy for the health of the broader U.S. economy.
Thematic play; given the US30’s large tilt towards cyclical sectors such as financials, materials and industrials – one may want to buy this index or alternatively short based on views surrounding the reflation trade and economic fundamentals.
The US30 has lots of large multinational exporters, hence their price, and the US30 will fluctuate with the value of the dollar (usually inversely correlated). So, one could use the US30 to express a view on the dollar.
The US30 could be used for day trading, as it offers ample price swings to profit from and is liquid with tight spreads, allowing traders to keep their costs down.
Lastly, the US30 can be used to hedge cash single stock positions.

Five reasons to trade the US30 Index CFD with Pepperstone

Instrument specification

Trading details

Trading hours (GMT +3)

Currency	US
Base margin	5%
Minimum contract size	0.1
Swap type	Percentage
3-day swap	Friday
Minimum average spread (pips)	2.4†
Trading hours	Instrument available from 00:01 - 23:59. Market opens at 01:00 on Mondays, closes at 23:55 on Fridays.

_{†Average spreads updated April 2021.}

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^99.62%. Fill rates are based on all trades data between 01/07/2024 and 30/09/2024

*All spreads are generated from data between 01/07/2024 and 31/07/2024

* Other fees and charges may apply, see our PDS for more details