IFC Markets adjusts minimum spreads on U.S. indexes amid market volatility
IFC widens spreads due to market volatility
IFC Markets, a global brokerage firm, has announced a temporary adjustment to its trading conditions in response to increased market volatility.
Starting from March 13, 2025, the company will widen minimum spreads on several key U.S. stock indices across all types of trading accounts.
According to the official statement, the updated minimum spreads will apply to the following instruments:
DJI (Dow Jones Industrial Average) – 480 pips
SP500 (S&P 500) – 520 pips
ND100 (NASDAQ 100) – 1,200 pips
RUT2000 (Russell 2000) – 400 pips
The decision reflects current market conditions and aims to provide more stable trading parameters during periods of heightened volatility. IFC Markets emphasized that this is a temporary measure, and conditions may be revised in the future depending on market dynamics.
Unified conditions and trader recommendations
The update applies to all account types, ensuring consistent trading conditions across the platform, regardless of account category or trading volume.
The company advises traders to closely monitor market fluctuations and adjust their trading strategies as needed in response to the spread changes.
About IFC Markets
IFC Markets is a well-established international broker offering a wide range of trading instruments, including currencies, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, and CFDs on stocks. The company is regulated by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC) and provides services to traders around the world.
The broker has received 28 international Forex awards, earning a reputation as one of the most recommended Forex brokers, according to leading financial publications.
To further strengthen client confidence, IFC Markets is covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance from Syndicate 4000 of the Hamilton Group, part of Lloyd’s of London, one of the world’s largest insurance markets.
As a reminder, IFC Markets recently announced the release of a new version of its proprietary trading terminal, NetTradeX.
