Dukascopy Bank SA has announced an expansion of its CFD instrument offerings, now including Italian stocks and the Italy 40 Index.
Italian equities are prominent in Europe, representing various sectors. Dukascopy clients can now access Italian market giants like Enel Spa, Ferrari NV, Assicurazioni Generali Spa, Fiat Chrysler Auto NV, Intesa Sanpaolo Spa, UniCredit Spa, and more.
Italian Industries: Investment Opportunities
The Italy 40 Index, comprising the top 40 companies listed on the Borsa Italiana, offers a snapshot of the Italian stock market's performance. Italy's diverse industries, from banking to fashion and automotive, present investment opportunities.
Traders should note the Italian Financial Transaction Tax on derivatives based on Italian shares and indices. This tax affects trading strategies involving Italian assets.
Meanwhile, Options Technology has partnered with Dukascopy to provide real-time US Equities market data, integrated with Options' technology stack. This collaboration aims to enhance customer offerings by ensuring access to normalized and historical tick data worldwide. Dukascopy seeks to enrich its platform with seamless market data integration for multi-asset class trading.
MT5 Integration Expands Trading Options
Dukascopy has integrated MetaTrader 5 (MT5) into its suite of trading platforms, as reported by Finance Magnates. The move aims to improve trading services for clients. This addition is expected to enhance the user experience by providing analytical tools, technical indicators, and various trading activities.
MT5 offers a range of technical indicators and timeframes, enabling comprehensive market analysis. Integrated economic calendars inform users about crucial financial events, while the Depth of Market view offers deeper insights into market dynamics.
According to a press release, Dukascopy believes MT5 will complement existing platforms like JForex 4 and MT4, offering traders unparalleled flexibility and analytical capabilities. By adding MT5, the bank aims to create a secure and efficient trading environment.
Dukascopy offers trading services across multiple financial instruments globally, including currencies, commodities, precious metals, indices, stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies. Clients can now utilize MT5 features to enhance their trading strategies and achieve better outcomes.
