Big Review of the 3 Major US Stock Indices! How to trade the top three US index futures?

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What is the US Stock Index?

The US Stocks Index is an Integral Concept that tracks and reflects the trends in the US Stocks market. Depending on the characteristics of the Industry, Market Cap, and Exchange that tracks stocks, the US Stock Index is classified differently.

Among them,Dow Jones Industrial Average(Abbreviation: DJIA),S&P 500 IndexundNasdaq IndicesThe most popular is the name of the three major US stock indexes, while the Dow Jones Industrial Indexes and SSE Industrial Indexes and the Standard P500 IndexS&P500 Index are often used to reflect major market trends.

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The top three U.S. stock indexes

Dow Jones Industrial Average Index

$Dow Jones Industrial Average(.DJI.US)$(Simplified Channel/DJIA )Tracks the 30 Least Standard and Responsive Corporate Stocks in the United States, with a value of about one-fourth of the U.S. It is one of the oldest and best-known Stocks Index in the world.

The calculation of Dow Jones Industrial Averages is a share valuation option (by adding up each share price, and then subtracting the total number from the total number, which can only reflect investors' income for a given company when a decrease in capital and increase in capacity affects the share price. The rate of change in benefits and risks, revealing market sentiment on one side of the iceberg, cannot be reflected in reality in the whole market.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Composite Companies Include (unranked)

Company (Stocks Model)

Exchange

Industry Category

3M (MMM)

NYSE (NYSE)

Comprehensive Enterprise

American Express (AXP)

NYSE (NYSE)

Financial Services

Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Nasdaq Stock ExchangeStocksExchange (NASDAQ)

Consumer Electronics

Boeing (BA)

NYSE (NYSE)

Aerospace Manufacturing & Defense

Chevron (CVX)

NYSE (NYSE)

Petroleum and Henry Hub Natural Gas

Cisco Systems (CSCO)

Nasdaq Stock ExchangeStocksExchange (NASDAQ)

Computer Networking

Coca-Cola (KO)

NYSE (NYSE)

drinks

Dow (Dow)

NYSE (NYSE)

Chemical industry

Goldman Sachs (GS)

NYSE (NYSE)

Banking & Financial Services

Homework (HD)

NYSE (NYSE)

retail

IBM (IBM)

NYSE (NYSE)

Electronic Computing and Technology

Intel (INTC)

Nasdaq Stock ExchangeStocksExchange (NASDAQ)

semiconductors

JAU SANG (JNJ)

NYSE (NYSE)

pharmaceutical

JPMorgan (JPM)

NYSE (NYSE)

Bank

McDonald's (MCD)

NYSE (NYSE)

diets

Microsoft (MSFT)

Nasdaq Stock ExchangeStocksExchange (NASDAQ)

softwares

Nike (NKE)

NYSE (NYSE)

Outfits

Visa (V)

NYSE (NYSE)

Retail Bank

Walmart (WMT)

NYSE (NYSE)

retail

Walt Disney (DISS)

NYSE (NYSE)

Broadcasts & Entertainment

Amgen (AMGN)

Nasdaq Stock ExchangeStocksExchange (NASDAQ)

healthcare

Caterpillar (CAT)

NYSE (NYSE)

Construction and Mining Equipment

Honeywell (NYSE:HON)

NYSE (NYSE)

Comprehensive Enterprise

Merck Pharmaceutical Factory (MRK)

NYSE (NYSE)

pharmaceutical

Po Qiao (PG)

NYSE (NYSE)

Consumer Goods

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM)

NYSE (NYSE)

Cloud Services

Traveller Insurance (TRV)

NYSE (NYSE)

underwrite

UnitedHealth Insurance (UNH)

NYSE (NYSE)

Health Management

WIZT (VZ)

NYSE (NYSE)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Walgreen Unified Boxing Association (WBA)

Nasdaq Stock ExchangeStocksExchange (NASDAQ)

retail

* Data as of December 13, 2022

If you want to know more about the Dow Jones Industrial Average, please readWhat is the Dow Jones Industrial IndexSSEIndustrialIndex?


Nasdaq Composite Index NASDAQ Composite Index

$Nasdaq Composite Index(.IXIC.US)$(An indicator that is mainly used to track the overall price trend of a basket of stocks listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, currently exceeding 3000 shares. The share capital covers all industries, of which about 6 are from the Technology Industry, about 4 are from the Technology Industry, about 4 are from Healthcare Medical, Communication Health, Communications Industry, Core Consumer Expenses, Industrial Manufacturing and Non-core Consumer Expenses. Since most of the Nasdaq Composite Index is separated from the Technology Industry, this is considered to be the Stock Stocks Index of the shares of the Technology Stock Market, which uses the Index, which uses the Index to measure the performance of the Technology Technology Industry. Ss.

In addition, the Nasdaq Composite Index (the index) is calculated differently from the index, by taking the Market Cap method (Company Share Price X Total Share=Company Market Cap, and then adding up the market capitalization of all companies, and subtracting the number of total companies) to more accurately reflect the market's integration Body transformation.

The top 10 most comparable Nasdaq Composite Index Divisions

rankings

Constituent Share Name

ratio

rankings

Constituent Share Name

ratio

1.

Microsoft

13.25%

6.

Google-C

4.13%

2.

Apple

12.46%

7.

META

4.1%

3.

Amazon

6.82%

8.

Tesla

3.30%

4.

NVIDIA

5.58%

9.

Broadcom

2.10%

5.

Google-A

4.18%

10.

AMD

1.29%

* Data as of May 1, 2023

If you want to know more about Nasdaq Indices, please readWhat is the Nasdaq Composite Index?

S&P 500 Index S&P 500 Index

$S&P 500 Index(.SPX.US)$(In English: The S&P 500 Index is a benchmark indicator of the performance of the US blue-chip stock market, comprising the top 500 listed companies in the United States, with a total market cap of 80% of the US stock market, reflecting the overall health and economic performance of the US stock market.

In general, the upside of the standard PPL500 is usually read as a good signal for the economy, but the fall can be seen as a signal of risk, which is given high attention by analysts to those responsible for making the policy.

The following conditions are required in order to qualify for inclusion in the S&P 500 Index:

  1. As an American company

  2. Market Cap of US$14.6 billion

  3. High liquidity

  4. The number of investment shares owned by a large proportion of the population

  5. Net Profit for 4 Consecutive Quarters

S&P 500 Index Index Divisions

Including Technology, Medical Health, Energy, and Finance, the ratio of the News Technology industry is the highest at nearly 30%. The top 10 highest tiered shares are as follows: (*Data up to December 29, 2023):

rankings

Constituent share name (code)

Industry Category

1

Apple (AAPL)

News TechnologyTechnology

2

Microsoft (MSFT)

News TechnologyTechnology

3

Amazon (AMZN)

Non-essential consumer

4

NVIDIA (NVDA)

News TechnologyTechnology

5

Alphabet Holding-A (GOOGL)

Communication Services

6

Meta (META)

Communication Services

7

Alphabet Holdings -C (GOOG)

Communication Services

8

Tesla (TSLA)

Non-essential consumer

9

Foxy Heatherway (BRK.B)

Financial Services

10

JPMorgan (JPM)

Financial and Banking Services

* Data as of 12.29.2023

If you want to know more about the SSE Industrial Index, please readWhat is the S&P 500 Index?

What are US Stock Futures

US Stock Futures LiveUS Stock Index Futures, are referred to as US equity indices, US futures and mid-term indices. The US Stock Index is simply an indicator that reflects the trends of the stock market and cannot be traded directly. If investors are hoping to invest in US equity indices, they need to trade on US Index Futures like commodities. The following is an overview of three major US equity contracts:

Dow Jones Industrial IndexSSEIndustrialIndexFutures

Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures (Dow Jones Industrial Average) Futures are Produced by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Micro-Channel Futures (SMB) and Micro Futures (SMB) and Micro Channel Futures Commodity Futures. Investors can make investments using the guaranteed gold standard, use the leverage to increase their funds, and make better or worse risk-taking actions. With more efficient and more free trading methods, a series of series indicates that futures become one of the most popular index futures commodities Commodity for high trading volumes.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures

Mini Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures

Micro Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures

Contract Specifications

$25* Dow Jones Industrial Average

$5* Dow Jones Industrial Average

0.5USD* NASDAQ 100 Index Points

Trade Time

Monday 6:00am to 5:00am Saturday, closed from 5:00am to 6:00am daily

Minimum unit of change

1 Index Point = $25

1 Index Point = $5

1 Index Point = $0.5

Contract Month

March, June, September, December

Settlement method

Cash Settlement

Expiration Date

Settlement on the third Friday of the contract month at 9:30 p.m.

Maintain Margin

About $44,000

Approx. $8800

About $880

Fusing mechanism:

US Day Trading Hours: ± 7%, ± 13%, ± 20% US Overnight Trading Hours: ± 5%

Nasdaq Index Futures (Honda Indices)

Nasdaq Index Futures is currently one of the most volatile and active investment products on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).

Nasdaq Index Futures can be divided into Nasdaq 100 Futures and Mini Index 100 Futures. The following are the contract specifications for Nasdaq Index Futures:

Nasdaq 100 Futures

Micro-Nasdaq 100 Futures

Contract Specifications

20USD* NASDAQ 100 Index Points

US$2* NASDAQ 100 Index Points

Trade Time

Monday 6:00am to 5:00am Saturday, closed from 5:00am to 6:00am daily

Minimum unit of change

0.25 Index Points = $5

0.25 Index Points = $0.5

Contract Month

March, June, September, December

Settlement method

Cash Settlement

Expiration Date

Settlement on the third Friday of the contract month at 9:30 p.m.

Maintain Margin

17,700 USD

1,770 USD

Standard Pull500 Index Futures

Standard P500 Index Futures are futures contracts derived from the S&P 500 Index (S&P 500 Index). The main futures contracts can be divided into 3 types: Mini Standard & Poor's 500 Futures, Micro Futures, Mini Symbol P500 Index&P500Index Futures and P500Index Futures The S&P 500 Index Futures and the Standard Mid-Cap 400 Index Futures are the most volatile types of investment products suitable for investors and customers. Our division is based on the size of the contract value.

Standard Pull500 Index Futures

Micro S&P 500 Index Futures

CPI 400Index Futures

Contract Specifications

50USD* S&P 500 Index

$5* S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index

$100* S&P Mid-Market 400 Index

Trade Time

Monday 6:00am to 5:00am Saturday, closed from 5:00am to 6:00am daily

Minimum unit of change

0.25 Index Points = $12.5

0.25 Index Points = $1.25

0.1 Index Point = $10

Contract Month

March, June, September, December

Settlement method

Cash Settlement

Expiration Date

Settlement on the third Friday of the contract month at 9:30 p.m.

Maintain Margin

11800 USD

1180 USD

$15,100

How to Invest in US Stock Indices?

The US Stock Index is only an index that reflects the stock market's performance and allows direct trading. If you want to invest in USD Indices, you can select Investment USD FuturesUS Stock Indices ETFand US stock index CFDs, etc.

Futu provides four major exchanges (Chicago Stock Exchange, Hong Kong Exchange, SGX, Osaka Exchange). A wide range of futures products are available online at Futu, including A50, Hang Seng Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, Nasdaq, and Microsoft Many top-linked Assets such as e-micro Gold will soon support the futures markets of many regions and countries such as Europe, Malaysia, so you have one account to invest in global futures. Futures traders can enjoy the following advantages of Futures Trading:

  • Large selection: Indices, Exchange Rates, Metals, Energy, etc.

  • Low Trade Fees: HKD 2 Low to HKD 2

  • Immediate adjustment of funds: Transfer funds from securities account to Futures accountAccount, 7x24 anytime

  • Seamless Trading Without Delay: Self-Development System, Millisecond Real-Time Futures Trading Trade

How to Open and Buy US Stock Futures on Futu?

In Futures, it is possible to trade Futures and Futures Options: Open Futures Options: Open Futures Account Options: Open Futures Account Account, Money Balance, Down Order: Open Futures Account Account, Funds Balance, Next Trade Trade, The tool is as follows:

  1. Open a Securities Account

Step 1: Go online to Futu and sign up for a new account.(Register now)

Step 2: Open a securities account on the basis of the Futu Account Account.(Open your account now)

Open US Stock Account Now and Enjoy Opening Rewards in excess of USD
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2. Open Futures Account

Currently only registered securities account users are supported.Open Futures Account;

Users who have already opened a securities account can quote detailed prices for futures or options on futures quoteClick on the page Click on the Trade button, do not open the button, do not open the Commodity Futures type will lead to a guide, after the active Futures category will be triggered, after active trading can trade on tradetradeCommodity Futures, Hong Kong Futures Futures, Hong Kong Futures Options and CME Futures Options, Futures Digital Options and CME Futures Options.

>>Open Futures AccountAccount, TimeWithdrawal, Fixed-Term Futures FuturesNewcomers

3. Funding Allocation

Currently, only funds can be used to trade using a Futures Account with cash balances.

Cash Adjustment Now: Transfer funds from the securities account to the Futures Account Account, then trade and trade, and the funds transferred to the account in real time.

Instruments:APP > Account > Any Account Card > Transfer > Funds Settlement > Futu Securities (Hong Kong) Funds Settlement > Select Currency > Select Transfer/Transfer Account

4. Invoice Trade

Futures: APP>Markets>Top of the page Select Futures Market>Click on the corresponding Futures or trade with the search button in the upper right corner to search for the futures code.

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Disclaimer:

The information contained herein does not constitute any offer, initiation, solicitation, opinion, or any guarantee to deal with any securities, funds, financial products, or any other instruments.

Futures contracts or options are derivative products. Trading in futures contracts or options are not suitable for many members of the public. You should carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your experience, objectives, financial resources and other relevant circumstances. The risk of loss in trading futures contracts or options is substantial. In some circumstances, you may sustain losses in excess of your initial margin funds. Placing contingent orders, such as "stop-loss" or "stop-limit" orders, will not necessarily avoid loss. Market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. You may be called upon at short notice to deposit additional margin funds. If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, your position may be liquidated. You will remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account. You should therefore study and understand futures contracts and options before you trade and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in the light of your own financial position and investment objectives. If you trade options you should inform yourself of exercise and expiration procedures and your rights and obligations upon exercise or expiry.

"Futubull" is a one-stop financial investment and trading platform. The securities trading service is provided by Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited.

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