What the ASX 200 measures
The S&P/ASX 200 measures 200 of the largest eligible stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange by float-adjusted market capitalization. ASXAUD is XBTFX’s CFD symbol and Australia 200 is its platform label.
ASXAUD · Index CFD
Trade the ASX 200
Trade the ASX 200 through ASXAUD on Mega1 or MetaTrader 5. Go long or short on the benchmark without buying its constituent shares.
Australia 200
ASXAUD · ASX 200 / AUD
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ASXAUD · Indices
What is ASXAUD? The ASX 200 index CFD.
ASXAUD is XBTFX’s CFD for the ASX 200, displayed as Australia 200 on the platform. Traders may also search for this market as AUS200.
- Symbol
- ASXAUD
- Minimum index movement
- 0.1
- Price precision
- 1 digits
- Profit currency
- AUD
- Minimum volume
- 0.1 lot
- Volume step
- 0.1 lot
What can move ASXAUD
ASX 200 trading can react to Reserve Bank of Australia expectations, the Australian dollar, commodity and China-sensitive demand, and earnings from the benchmark’s large banking and resources sectors.
Trade the index without buying every share
An index CFD provides directional price exposure without acquiring the underlying basket. Leverage magnifies gains and losses, and financing costs can apply across rollover.
Raw pricing
Pro
Variable raw spread
- Index CFD commission
- USD 2.75 / USD 100k
- Platforms
- Mega1 & MetaTrader 5
All-in spread
Standard
Variable all-in spread
- Index CFD commission
- No separate commission
- Platforms
- Mega1 & MetaTrader 5
Pro commission is USD 2.75 per USD 100,000 traded. Spreads are variable and can widen; swaps may apply. Index names identify the referenced markets and do not imply provider endorsement.
Exposure-based margin
How ASXAUD leverage and margin bands work.
Australia 200 margin is applied incrementally by the total notional exposure in ASXAUD. Crossing a threshold does not reprice the margin already assigned to lower bands; only the additional exposure uses the next rate.
How exposure-based margin works ASXAUD margin schedule Published schedule
| Additional notional | Leverage | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$500K | 100:1 | 1.00% |
| $500K–$2M | 40:1 | 2.50% |
| $2M–$5M | 20:1 | 5.00% |
| $5M–$10M | 10:1 | 10.00% |
| $10M–∞ | 3:1 | 30.00% |
USD notional bands. The live platform specification remains authoritative.
Contract details
ASXAUD contract specifications.
Review volume, carrying-cost and session information before placing a trade. Values below are refreshed from the published XBTFX specification service.
- Contract size
- 10 AUD / point
- Minimum / maximum volume
- 0.1 lot / 100 lots
- Volume step
- 0.1 lot
- Quote / profit currency
- AUD
- Swap long
- −24.28 points
- Swap short
- 2.94 points
- Three-day swap
- Friday
- Published session
- 00:00–06:30, 07:10–21:00, 23:50–23:59 platform time
Open full ASXAUD specifications
Sessions and swap values may change for holidays, liquidity conditions and scheduled maintenance.
Plan a scenario
Calculate a ASXAUD index scenario before you trade.
For ASXAUD, profit or loss is the index-point movement multiplied by 10 AUD per point and the number of lots, before spread, commission, swaps and currency conversion.
Minimum index movement 1 lot × 1 pt = 10 AUD Before trading costs Open Australia 200 calculator
Where to trade
Trade ASXAUD your way.
Use Mega1 in the browser, on desktop or mobile, or trade through MetaTrader 5.
ASXAUD FAQ
Understand the ASX 200 CFD before opening a position.
What is ASXAUD (Australia 200)?
ASXAUD is XBTFX’s CFD for the ASX 200, displayed as Australia 200 on the platform. Traders may also search for this market as AUS200. The S&P/ASX 200 measures 200 of the largest eligible stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange by float-adjusted market capitalization. ASXAUD is XBTFX’s CFD symbol and Australia 200 is its platform label.
Do I own the shares in the ASX 200 when I trade ASXAUD?
No. ASXAUD is a leveraged index CFD, not a purchase of the benchmark or its constituent shares. It provides price exposure without shareholder ownership or voting rights.
What can move the ASXAUD price?
ASX 200 trading can react to Reserve Bank of Australia expectations, the Australian dollar, commodity and China-sensitive demand, and earnings from the benchmark’s large banking and resources sectors.
How is leverage applied to ASXAUD?
Australia 200 uses published exposure-based margin bands. The schedule is tied to total notional exposure in ASXAUD, not the account balance. When exposure crosses a threshold, only the additional portion uses the next margin rate; lower-band exposure keeps its original rate.
Can I trade ASXAUD with Pro or Standard pricing?
Yes, subject to availability. Pro uses a raw variable spread plus USD 2.75 commission per USD 100,000 traded. Standard uses a wider all-in spread without a separate commission line.
Australia 200 at XBTFX
Ready to trade the ASX 200?
Open an XBTFX account, choose Pro or Standard pricing, and access Australia 200 on a supported platform. Index CFDs are high-risk leveraged products.
Risk warning
CFDs are complex instruments and involve a significant risk of loss due to leverage. Prices are indicative and may differ from executable account prices. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford the risk.
Risk Disclosure Notice
