Yes, you can trade on exchange index futures with DMA through CQG with Tickmill, or trade OTC indices via contract for difference. You get better pricing with the futures, but trade sizes are not as flexible.
Tickmill Indices Trading Review
Provider: Tickmill Indices Trading
Verdict: If you only want to trade the top ten indices as part of your overall trading, then Tickmill is a good option as they offer DMA futures trading on CQG as well as tight spreads on index CFDs on MT4 & MT5.
75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs and spread bets with this provider.
Summary
- Indices available: 10
- Minimum deposit: £100
- Account types: CFDs, futures & options
- Index pricing: FTSE 0.9, DAX 0.91, Dow 2.52, NASDAQ 1.93, S&P 0.39
Pros
- DMA index futures trading
- Low-cost CFD indices
- Lots of index trading platforms
Cons
- No UK shares
- Only the most popular indices
- Pricing (4)
- Market Access (3.5)
- Online Platform (4)
- Customer Service (4)
- Research & Analysis (4)
Overall
3.9- Expert opinion: Tickmill reviewed & rated
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