Yes, index futures are considered a type of derivative.

Yes, you can close a position before expiry.

An index is a collection of shares representing a market or sector. Trading indices gives exposure to a full market segment without buying individual shares.

S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, FTSE 100, DAX 40.

Submit an application for a trading account. Once approved, search for indices on the platform and execute trades via web, desktop or mobile.