Banks
The big four lenders
Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB and ANZ make up a large slice of the index. Their profits depend on interest rates, mortgage lending and the housing market.
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.
- Maximum leverage
- Up to 100:1*
- Minimum trade
- 0.1 lot
- Contract size
- 10 AUD / point
*Exposure-based margin bands apply incrementally per symbol. Index CFDs are leveraged derivatives; availability depends on account, platform and jurisdiction.
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
Mining
Iron ore and China
Miners such as BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue are among the biggest members, and most of Australia's iron ore is shipped to China. Chinese steel demand and metal prices can therefore move a large part of the index.
Interest rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia
RBA decisions, announced at 14:30 Sydney time, affect bank margins, house prices and the Australian dollar. Expectations of lower rates generally support the index, while signs of higher rates tend to weigh on it.
Wall Street
Taking the lead from New York
Sydney opens a few hours after Wall Street closes. The index often starts the day by following overnight moves in US stocks and commodity prices.
When the ASX 200 is most active
The ASX trades from 10:00 to 16:00 Sydney time, with a staggered open and a closing auction shortly after. The open is usually busiest, and Chinese data released during the session can move the miners sharply. The Australia 200 CFD trades well beyond those hours, though it pauses twice a day.
The ASX 200 at a glance
- The Australia 200 tracks the S&P/ASX 200 and is priced in Australian dollars: each index point is worth A$1 per unit.
- One lot is 10 units, so the 0.1-lot minimum trade is a single unit.
- The index holds 200 of the largest companies on the Australian Securities Exchange, weighted by the value of their freely traded shares.
Price history
Australia 200 key statistics
From daily mid-price candles, updated November 10, 2026.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Performance
- 1 day
- -0.41%
- 1 week
- +2.96%
- 1 month
- +3.93%
- 3 months
- -1.51%
- 52-week high
- 52-week low
- Average daily rangeLast 20 trading days
- 107.62 points
Why XBTFX
Why trade Australia 200 with XBTFX
Leverage that fits the trade
Up to 100:1 on Australia 200, stepping down in published bands as your position grows.
Two account types
Pro and Standard accounts, with every cost for Australia 200 shown on this page before you trade.
Mega1 and MetaTrader 5
Trade in the browser, on desktop or on your phone with Mega1, or use MetaTrader 5.
Crypto or fiat funding
Fund in crypto or fiat, and run your account in US dollars or a crypto base currency such as BTC or USDT.
Two pricing choices
Compare ASXAUD spreads and trading costs.
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 worksASXAUD margin schedulePublished 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.
Start trading
Understand the ASX 200 CFD before opening a position.
What's the difference between the ASX 200 and the All Ordinaries?
The All Ordinaries holds the 500 largest companies on the ASX, while the ASX 200 holds the top 200. The biggest companies dominate both, so they usually move almost in step, but the ASX 200 is the benchmark most funds and futures use.
How much do I need to trade the Australia 200?
The minimum trade is 0.1 lots, or 1 unit. For example, at a price of about A$8,770, that position is worth about A$8,770, and at the first-tier leverage of 100:1 the margin is about A$88. Leverage steps down as your exposure grows.
Can I go short on the Australia 200?
Yes. You can sell the Australia 200 as easily as you buy it, and some investors use a short index position to offset falls in a portfolio of Australian shares. A rising market means a loss on the short, magnified by leverage.
What is the SPI 200?
The SPI 200 is the futures contract on the S&P/ASX 200, traded on the ASX's own futures market. It trades overnight as well as by day, so Australian market reports often quote it to show where shares are likely to open.
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.
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
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.
