Most countries with stock exchanges publish at least one index for their major stocks. In the, the three major stock indices are the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Standard & Poor's 500, the NASDAQ Composite, and the Russell 2000. In the international market, the three main stock indices are the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 (FTSE 100) Index and the Nikkei 225 Index, which are popular representations of the stock markets in the United Kingdom and Japan, respectively.

Indices are traded after the opening of the stock market in the country/region of the corresponding indices. This broad timeframe and global coverage provide traders with the flexibility to take advantage of profit opportunities or manage losses.

The price of indices is determined by the movement of the stocks/assets they track. Here are a few factors that may affect the volatility of indices: Politics: Politics can have a significant impact on stocks. Elections can mean a change in policy which can be good or bad for business, international tensions can bring tariffs, etc. Corporate announcements: New CEOs, mergers, or earnings releases for key stocks often have an impact on the indices they track. Economic data: National or regional employment data, central bank announcements, and inflation rates can all provide clues as to the performance of the economy. Industry news: If a headline affects several large companies in a particular sector, e.g. mining or banking - then it is expected to affect its related indices.

Indices broadly reflect the performance of financial markets, they serve as benchmarks for measuring the movement and performance of market segments, and they are also used by investors as the basis for portfolios or passive indices. Standard & Poor's 500, NASDAQ 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average can be considered as financial benchmarks.

Index trading has the advantage of providing investors with a relatively robust investment option through diversification of risk, low cost, and simplicity. However, it also has the disadvantages of not being able to outperform the market, being subject to market and sector volatility and not being able to adapt to change. When choosing indices for trading, investors need to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of index trading in the light of their personal investment objectives, risk tolerance, and timeframe to make appropriate investment decisions.

Firstly, the market movement of indices depends on the movement of the underlying stocks that comprise the indices. Stocks in the same sector tend to move in the same general direction, and indices dominated by a particular sector usually respond accordingly, making them more predictable. Second, there is less risk of unforeseen volatility. Indices will usually show a definite trend direction at any given moment, whether long or short. Finally, indices CFD trading allows traders to easily participate in the volatility of market indices through leverage, without having to physically hold the underlying stocks.

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