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How to Trade Synthetic Indices on Deriv
To trade synthetic indices on Deriv, open an account, fund it with a local payment method, and choose a synthetic index such as Volatility 100 or Boom 500. These instruments run 24/7 on a cryptographically secure random number generator, so they keep moving through weekends and public holidays.
Sign-up takes minutes, and you can test everything on a free demo account before you deposit a cent. Synthetic indices simulate market behaviour but are not affected by real-world news, so the way they move is different from forex or real-market CFDs. Read the synthetic indices explainer to see how each family works before you place a trade.
Deriv has been operating since 1999, serves over 3 million customers, and is headquartered through its Guernsey-registered holding company, Deriv.com Limited. CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage, so read the Risk Disclosure before you trade.
Your first trade in three steps
Signing up with Deriv takes minutes. You can practise on a zero-risk demo account first, then fund your account with a local payment method when you are ready. Availability of payment methods and processing speeds varies by location.
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Sign up
Create your account in minutes. You can start on a free demo account, so you can test synthetic indices before you put in any money.
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Deposit
Fund your account with a local payment method. Forex trading starts from a minimum deposit of 5 USD. Available methods depend on where you live.
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Trade
Start trading from the Deriv App, the web platform or MT5. Synthetic indices run 24/7, including weekends. Our synthetic indices guide explains how they work before your first position.
Is there a demo account for synthetic indices on Deriv?
Yes. You can test synthetic indices on a free demo account before you deposit a single dollar. The demo lets you watch how Volatility, Boom and Crash, and Step indices move tick by tick, try out your order sizes, and get comfortable with the platform, all without risking your own money.
Synthetic indices are generated by a cryptographically secure random number generator, so they run around the clock, including weekends and public holidays, and are not moved by real-world news. That makes them a useful place to learn the mechanics. Selected synthetic indices are also available on the swap-free Deriv MT5 account, so you can practise on the same instruments you would trade live.
Test the instruments and the platform first, then decide whether they suit you.
Demo performance does not guarantee live results, and leverage of up to 1:1000 on selected instruments magnifies both gains and losses. CFDs are complex and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly, so read our Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure before you trade live. For contract specifications on each synthetic index, see the Markets page, and for a deeper look at how these instruments work, read our synthetic indices guide.
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