The NAS100’s underlying instrument is the E-Mini Nasdaq 100 Future. TheNasdaq 100index includes 100 companies from a broad range of industries with the exception of those that operate in the financial industry, such as banks and investment companies: i.e. Apple, Adobe Systems, Amazon, Cisco Systems, Google, Intel, Facebook, etc.
Margin Requirements
Margin Requirement's may differ depending on account type andcan be viewed in the dealing rates and create order windows on the trading station or by clickinghere.
Trading Hours
Pleaseclick herefor trading hours.Please note, however, that hours are subject to change based on Daylight Savings Time.FXCM’s Index Products do not expire, but FXCM indices will not be open for trading during holidays in which the reference markets are closed.
Target Spread
The NAS100 has a target spread of 1.5 pips/points.
Max Contract Size
The maximum number of contracts per click (trade) for the NAS100 is 5,000.
Minimum Pip Cost (Value)
The NAS100 has a minimum value of $0.10 per point (Your per point value may be different if your account is denominated in a different currency. Please refer to the Simple Dealing Rates Window in Trading Station for this value).
The pip/point location is shown below. Each 1.0 price movement on the NAS100 is 1 pip/point. FXCM’s pricing displays additional decimal places - ideal for scalpers in a fast-moving market.
Number of FXCM Contracts to Equal 1 Future
200 FXCM NAS100 Contracts are currently equivalent to one NASDAQ 100 E-Mini Future.
Other Information
The NAS100 does have financing cost (Rollover). For further information regarding financing costs, click here.Applicable to most cash indices, dividend adjustmentswill apply on the eve of the ex-dividend date of the constituent members of the relevant Index. The adjustment will appear on your statement. For further information regarding dividends click here.
With FXCM’s new Enhanced Execution, there is no minimum stop distance.
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FAQs
NAS 100 is the shortening of NASDAQ 100, a leading US stock index comprised of 102 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange.
Can you trade NAS100 in the US? ›
Contract for Difference (CFDs) is one of the ways you can trade the NASDAQ 100 cost-effectively and efficiently. Generally, brokers offer a CFD based on the cash index (US TECH) and a CFD based on the underlying futures contract (NAS100.
Is Nasdaq-100 the same as NAS100? ›
The Nasdaq-100 is often abbreviated as NDX, NDQ, NAS100 or US100 in the derivatives markets.
What is the difference between US30 and NAS100? ›
The US30 is made up largely of established dividend-paying blue chips. The NAS100, on the other hand, is a growth index. Growth companies tend to reinvest income into their businesses until a critical mass is reached before they will distribute profits to shareholders.
When to trade NAS100? ›
During the U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) period: - NAS100 trading opens at 2:30 p.m. SAST (9:30 a.m. ET) and closes at 9:00 p.m. SAST (4:00 p.m. ET). It's important to note that these trading hours may be subject to change, especially during holidays or periods of increased market volatility.
What is the minimum amount to trade on NAS100? ›
AvaTrade refers to NAS100 as US Tech 100.
The maxmimum leverage you can use when trading NASDAQ 100 at AvaTrade is 1:200 while the overall max leverage at AvaTrade is 1:400. The minimum trading deposit for South African traders is $100. AvaTrade spreads start from as low as 0.9 pips. Prices are indicative only.
Should I invest in S&P 500 or Nasdaq? ›
In a comparative study between the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500, the Nasdaq 100 outperformed the S&P 500 every year from 2008 to 2023 posting a total average return of +17.5% compared to the S&P 500 return of 9.2%.
Is NAS100 forex? ›
NAS100 in forex refers to the NASDAQ 100 index, which represents the performance of the top 100 non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
What is a good spread on NAS100? ›
The NAS100 has a target spread of 1.5 pips/points. The maximum number of contracts per click (trade) for the NAS100 is 5,000. The NAS100 has a minimum value of $0.10 per point (Your per point value may be different if your account is denominated in a different currency.
What is NAS100 on Just Markets? ›
The Nasdaq-100 (US100) includes the largest top-100 companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Although XM Broker doesn't offer direct access to the NAS100, traders have a few alternative options to gain exposure to the index: CFD Trading: XM Broker offers CFDs on major stock indices, including the Nasdaq-100. While not directly trading the index, CFDs provide leveraged exposure to its price fluctuations.
What is NAS100 on MetaTrader 4? ›
NAS100, often referred to as the NASDAQ-100 Index, represents the performance of the top 100 non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. These companies come from various sectors including technology, retail, biotechnology, and more.
How to buy Nasdaq 100? ›
There are multiple ways (such as ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures and annuities) that are accessible for investors at all levels to invest in Nasdaq-100®.
What affects NAS100 prices? ›
The weight each stock has in the index is determined by its market capitalisation, meaning the higher the market cap of a particular component, the higher its influence on the index.
What kind of market is Nasdaq? ›
Nasdaq is an online global marketplace for buying and trading securities—the world's first electronic exchange.
Is Nasdaq on NYSE? ›
Today, both the NASDAQ and the NYSE trade on their own exchanges. Since the NYSE is now a publicly traded corporation, it must follow the standard filing requirements laid out by the Securities and Exchange Commission, as must NASDAQ.
Is NAS100 a forex pair? ›
NAS100 is the name of an index used as an indicator in the forex market. The number 100 attached to it represents the total number of currencies present in the market at any given time.
What is NAS100 in TradingView? ›
nas 30 minnas 30min The Nasdaq-100 is a stock market index made up of equity securities issued by 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
