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About
History
Why trade?
About
History
Why trade?
The EU Stocks 50 is an index composed of the top 50 stocks listed on the European stock exchanges. The companies are selected based on their market capitalisation and turnover, ensuring that only the most liquid and well-established stocks in Europe are included in the index. Investing in EU Stocks 50 could provide with exposure to a variety of companies from different sectors and countries, enabling diversified portfolio. The index is calculated in real time during the trading day and adjusts for stock splits or corporate actions.
This makes the EU Stocks 50 a reliable indicator of the European stock market performance. Investors can gain exposure to the EU Stocks 50 through investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or other financial products that track the performance of the index.
The EU Stocks 50 Index has had a turbulent history since its inception, with prices rising and falling over the years. In 2000, the index reached its highest point of 5086.03 points before dropping to 1768.97 in Jan 2009. Since then it has generally been trending upwards, reaching a peak of 4041.35 in May 2023.
Investors should be aware of the high risk associated with investing in this index, as it could drop suddenly and significantly in a matter of days. It is important to have an understanding of the history of the EU Stocks 50 before making any investment decisions. Understanding historical price trends can help investors make more informed decisions when it comes to buying and selling stocks.
Advantage of trading EUoxx 50 is that it is more stable than other indices because the index includes only established and liquid stocks. This makes it easier for traders to open and close positions quickly while avoiding large price swings caused by low liquidity stocks.
Traders should also be aware of other indices in the EU such as the EU Stocks 50, Germany 30 and France 40. These offer exposure to a variety of markets and have different characteristics that could suit different trading strategies. For example, the EU Stocks 50 is a much broader index that offers more global exposure, while the France 40 is more focused on a single country.
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* The spreads provided are a reflection of the time-weighted average. Though Skilling attempts to provide competitive spreads during all trading hours, clients should note that these may vary and are susceptible to underlying market conditions. The above is provided for indicative purposes only. Clients are advised to check important news announcements on our Economic Calendar, which may result in the widening of spreads, amongst other instances.
The above spreads are applicable under normal trading conditions. Skilling has the right to amend the above spreads according to market conditions as per the 'Terms and Conditions'.
Trade [[data.name]] with Skilling
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Why Trade [[data.name]]
Make the most of price fluctuations - no matter what direction the price swings and without capital restrictions that come with buying the underlying asset.
CFDs
Indices
Capitalise on rising prices (go long)
Capitalise on falling prices (go short)
Trade with leverage
Hold larger positions than the cash you have at your disposal
Trade on volatility
No need to own the asset
No commissions
Just low spreads
Manage risk with in-platform tools
Ability to set take profit and stop loss levels