The franc is the currency of both Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It is also the legal tender in both countries, as well as the geographically separate Italian territory of Campione d'Italia.…
The S&P 500 is probably the most widely followed index that tracks the performance of large-cap American stocks. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, which owns and manages the index,…
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is a subsidiary of the Japan Exchange Group (JPX). It is the leading stock market in Japan and ranks consistently in the top five global…
The Nikkei 225 is a weighted-average equities index, denominated in Japanese yen. It is viewed as a benchmark for Japan's economic prowess, and you can learn more about how it…
Learn about the largest options trading exchange in the United States, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe), in this article from FXCM Insights.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Index is a financial product consisting of mid and large-capitalisation corporate listings located in developing nations. It includes prominent companies from Asia,…
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is the sixth-largest stock exchange in the world and has undergone many changes since launching in the mid-1800s. Learn more about the SEHK at FXCM.
The Shenzen Stock Exchange (SZSE) is one of the two leading stock exchanges in mainland China. After opening its doors in 1990, the exchange has grown substantially and become the…
The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is a prominent global exchange and one of three in China. The A50 index consists of the 50 most influential stocks listed on the SSE.
The FTSE China A50 Index is widely viewed as a primary barometer of China's economic performance. It is traded via CFD, ETF and standardised futures contracts.
The UK100 tracks the 100 top-performing companies in the London Stock Exchange and with FXCM's low transaction costs, a good trading strategy, and the advantage of leverage (which can magnify…
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