Risk Warning: CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
Approximately 80% of retail client accounts lose money when trading in CFDs and spread bets.
You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and spread bets work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

How do I download and install MT5?

Lunaro Trading Team
14/02/2026

Once your account is opened, we will provide you with the download link for the desktop platform. You can access the web platform through the link we supply, and for mobile trading, you can download MT5 from the Android or iOS app stores.

Is it possible to earn profits from index trading?

Lunaro Trading Team
14/02/2026

Yes. If your trade moves in your favour and gains exceed associated costs, it will result in a profit.

In what ways can stock index futures be used to hedge risk?

Lunaro Trading Team
14/02/2026

If the index closely correlates with your underlying assets, you can use it to hedge other holdings and manage downside risk.

Are index futures considered a type of derivative?

Lunaro Trading Team
14/02/2026

Yes, index futures are considered a type of derivative.

Am I allowed to exit or sell index futures before expiry?

Lunaro Trading Team
14/02/2026

Yes, you can close a position before expiry.

How are indices defined in trading?

Lunaro Trading Team
14/02/2026

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.

Which are the top 5 indices that traders follow?

Lunaro Trading Team
14/02/2026

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

What are the steps to start trading indices?

Lunaro Trading Team
14/02/2026

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

Which stock market indices are the most popular for trading?

Lunaro Trading Team
14/02/2026

S&P 500, Dow, NASDAQ, FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40, Hang Seng and Nikkei 225.

How does trading indices differ from trading individual stocks?

Lunaro Trading Team
14/02/2026

Indices represent a collective of stocks, giving a broader market view instead of focusing on one company.