Volatility Indices

Trade 24/7 Volatility Indices that never sleep

Trade round the clock on indices that have fixed volatility levels and are not affected by news events and market closures.

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How Volatility Indices work

Volatility Indices are Deriv’s proprietary derived indices that simulate continuous market movement at predefined volatility levels. Unlike traditional markets, they are not affected by economic news, earnings reports, or global events.
Each index is designed to maintain a constant level of volatility, such as Volatility 10, 50, or 100:

Higher-numbered indices

Move faster and with larger price swings.

Lower-numbered indices

Move more slowly.

Why trade Volatility Indices

Fixed volatility levels

Trade markets with predefined volatility settings, so you know the pace and scale of price movement before you enter a trade.

24/7 trading availability

Trade anytime, including weekends and public holidays, without worrying about market hours or gaps.

Flexible trading risk control

Choose from multiple volatility tiers (10% to 250%) to match your specific risk appetite and strategy.

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No news-driven shocks

Prices are not influenced by economic data or breaking news, helping you potentially avoid sudden, unpredictable price spikes.

Built for strategy development

With fewer external variables, Volatility Indices allow you to focus on execution quality, position sizing, and discipline.

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How to trade Volatility Indices on Deriv

Log in to your Deriv account

Create a free Deriv account, or log in if you already have one.

Choose how you want to trade Volatility Indices

Select Deriv MT5 or Deriv cTrader for CFDs, or Deriv Trader, Deriv Bot, or SmartTrader for Options and Multipliers.

Select your volatility level

Select an index that matches your strategy, ranging from low (10%) to high (100%) volatility with standard or high-frequency updates.

Set your trade and confirm

Set your trade size and risk parameters, then execute your first Volatility Index trade.

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Volatility Indices FAQs

How do Volatility Indices differ from traditional markets?

Volatility Indices generate price movement using secure algorithms and are not influenced by economic news, earnings reports, or market sentiment. This removes external market events from the trading environment.

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Are Volatility Indices available on weekends?

Yes. Volatility Indices are available to trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays. Prices move continuously with no market openings or closings.

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What platforms can I trade Volatility Indices on?

You can trade Volatility Indices across multiple Deriv platforms: Deriv MT5 and Deriv cTrader for CFD trading with leverage, Deriv Trader and SmartTrader for options and multipliers, and Deriv Bot for automated bot trading. Each platform offers different trading approaches to suit your preferred style.

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Can I practise before trading Volatility Indices with real money?

Yes. You can trade Volatility Indices on a free Deriv demo account using virtual funds. This allows you to practise strategies and understand how the indices behave before trading with real money.

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Are Deriv’s Volatility Indices real markets?

No. Volatility Indices are proprietary derived indices created by Deriv and are not based on real-world assets or exchanges. They are designed to simulate continuous market movement under predefined conditions.

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Can I use technical analysis on Volatility Indices?

Yes. Many traders apply technical analysis, such as indicators and chart patterns, when trading Volatility Indices. Since prices are not affected by scheduled news events, some traders find the charts easier to analyse.

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Who should trade Volatility Indices?

Volatility Indices are suitable for:

Technical analysts: Since macro-events are removed, chart patterns and technical indicators are the primary drivers, creating a "clean" chart environment.
Short-term scalpers: The high-frequency (1s) indices are engineered specifically for traders who thrive on fast market movements and quick executions.
Risk-managed traders: Conservative traders can utilise the Volatility 10 Index to experience market movements without the stress of massive spikes.
Weekend traders: With no market closures, these indices are perfect for those who want to trade outside of standard banking hours.

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