Stock index CFDs (US30, NAS100, S&P500, DAX40) are available at both brokers. XM offers 29 global indices with competitive spreads: US30 at 2.8 points average, NAS100 at 1.5 points. Exness provides 13 indices with tighter spreads: US30 at 2.0 points, NAS100 at 1.2 points. While XM has more index variety, Exness offers better pricing on the major indices that most traders actually trade. Leverage on indices is up to 1:100 at XM and 1:400 at Exness. For traders focused on US and European indices, Exness provides better conditions. For traders wanting exotic Asian or emerging market indices, XM has broader coverage.

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