The Synthetic Index families: Defined behaviours for every strategy
Breakdown of Synthetic Indices: Volatility, Crash/Boom, Step, and Jump. Match their unique mechanics to your specific trading approach.
Synthetic Indices vs currency pairs: Leverage and margin compared
Understand how Synthetic Indices and Forex differ in leverage and margin models to select the right trading account and strategy.
Synthetic Indices vs Stock Indices: Key trading differences
Synthetic Indices and Stock Indices share a word, but they are very different products. Stock Indices like the S&P 500 or FTSE 100 track a basket of listed companies and move with the economy behind them.
Swap-free weekends on Synthetic Indices
Deriv’s swap-free weekend lets traders hold Synthetic Index positions from Friday to Monday without paying overnight funding.
How Deriv’s Tactical Indices help silver traders in volatile markets
Silver’s volatility often reflects sudden shifts in trader sentiment — momentum builds quickly, then reverses just as fast.
Synthetic Indices Deriv guide for smart trading
In 2025, Deriv strengthened its synthetic ecosystem by introducing fifteen indices available on both Deriv MT5 and Deriv cTrader.
Leverage on Deriv for Synthetic Indices explained
Deriv MT5 platform introduces new leverages for synthetic indices, giving you more flexibility and reduced margin requirements.
New: Multi Step Indices, a dynamic twist on Deriv’s Synthetic Indices
Gear up for strategic flexibility and lower volatility with the launch of Multi Step Indices! Find out more about this asset and what makes it unique.
5 steps to trade DEX indices and DSI on Deriv MT5
Learn how to trade Double Exponential Jump Diffusion Index (DEX) & Drift Switch Indices (DSI) on Deriv MT5 in 5 steps.
