Trade US100
US Tech 100 Index
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index, home to the world's largest growth and technology companies.
Specifications
About US 100 (Nasdaq 100)
The US 100 tracks the Nasdaq 100 index, which comprises the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. It is heavily weighted toward technology, with top holdings including major names in software, semiconductors, e-commerce, and cloud computing. The index is a popular gauge of growth-stock sentiment and tends to be more volatile than broader market indices.
Key Price Drivers
- Earnings reports from major tech companies
- Federal Reserve interest rate policy and forward guidance
- US consumer spending and tech sector revenue trends
- Growth-vs-value rotation and bond yield movements
Peak Trading Hours
The US 100 CFD is available for extended hours, but peak volume aligns with US cash market hours.
US cash session (13:30-20:00 UTC)
Pre-market moves (from 12:00 UTC) can set the tone for the day, especially during earnings season.
How to Trade US100 on StoicFX
Open an Account
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Fund Your Account
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Find US100 in MT5
Open MetaTrader 5, search for US100 in Market Watch, and add it to your chart.
Place Your Trade
Set your lot size, stop loss, and take profit, then execute your order.
FAQ
Why is the US 100 tech-heavy?
The Nasdaq exchange has historically attracted technology and growth companies. Since the index excludes financial firms, its composition skews even further toward tech, making it a go-to barometer for the sector.
How do interest rates affect the US 100?
Higher interest rates increase the discount rate applied to future earnings, which tends to weigh on growth stocks. The US 100 is therefore sensitive to Fed rate expectations.
What companies are in the Nasdaq 100?
The Nasdaq 100 includes the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. Top constituents include Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet. The index is heavily weighted toward technology and growth stocks, which means its performance is closely tied to earnings from the biggest names in tech.
Can I trade the US 100 outside of US market hours?
Yes. StoicFX offers extended trading hours on the US 100 CFD, though spreads may widen outside of the US cash session.
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