Commodities
Oil and mining giants
Oil majors Shell and BP and miners such as Rio Tinto and Glencore rank among the biggest members. Oil and metal prices, and China's demand for raw materials, can move much of the index.
FTSGBP · Index CFD
Trade the FTSE 100
Trade the FTSE 100 through FTSGBP on Mega1 or MetaTrader 5. Go long or short on the benchmark without buying its constituent shares.
- Maximum leverage
- Up to 200:1*
- Minimum trade
- 0.1 lot
- Contract size
- 10 GBP / point
*Exposure-based margin bands apply incrementally per symbol. Index CFDs are leveraged derivatives; availability depends on account, platform and jurisdiction.
UK 100
FTSGBP · FTSE 100 / GBP
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FTSGBP · Indices
What is FTSGBP? The FTSE 100 index CFD.
FTSGBP is XBTFX’s CFD for the FTSE 100, displayed as UK 100 on the platform. Traders may also search for this market as UK100.
- Symbol
- FTSGBP
- Minimum index movement
- 0.01
- Price precision
- 2 digits
- Profit currency
- GBP
- Minimum volume
- 0.1 lot
- Volume step
- 0.1 lot
The pound
A weaker pound helps
FTSE 100 companies earn much of their revenue outside the UK, so when sterling falls, those earnings are worth more in pounds and the index tends to rise. A strong pound often holds it back.
Banks
Lenders and the Bank of England
HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest carry heavy weight, and their profits move with interest rates. Bank of England decisions, at 12:00 London time, can move both the banks and the pound.
Defensives
Little tech, plenty of steady earners
The index holds few tech companies but many defensive ones, such as AstraZeneca, GSK, Unilever and British American Tobacco. That's one reason it often moves differently from the tech-heavy US 100.
When the FTSE 100 is most active
The FTSE 100 is calculated only during London Stock Exchange hours, 8:00 to 16:30 London time, plus a closing auction. The open is usually busy as the index catches up with overnight moves in Asia and commodities, and activity rises again with US data at 8:30 New York time. The UK 100 CFD trades almost around the clock on weekdays, with a daily break of about an hour.
The FTSE 100 at a glance
- The UK 100 is priced in pounds: each FTSE 100 point is worth £1 per unit.
- At XBTFX one lot is 10 units; the minimum trade is 0.1 lots, a single unit.
- The index holds 100 of the largest companies listed in London, weighted by market value and reviewed quarterly.
Price history
UK 100 key statistics
From daily mid-price candles, updated November 10, 2026.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Performance
- 1 day
- -0.26%
- 1 week
- +1.95%
- 1 month
- +2.11%
- 3 months
- -0.49%
- 52-week high
- 52-week low
- Average daily rangeLast 20 trading days
- 132.77 points
Why XBTFX
Why trade UK 100 with XBTFX
Leverage that fits the trade
Up to 200:1 on UK 100, stepping down in published bands as your position grows.
Two account types
Pro and Standard accounts, with every cost for UK 100 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 FTSGBP 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 FTSGBP leverage and margin bands work.
UK 100 margin is applied incrementally by the total notional exposure in FTSGBP. 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 worksFTSGBP margin schedulePublished schedule
| Additional notional | Leverage | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$500K | 200:1 | 0.50% |
| $500K–$2M | 100:1 | 1.00% |
| $2M–$5M | 40:1 | 2.50% |
| $5M–$10M | 20:1 | 5.00% |
| $10M–$20M | 10:1 | 10.00% |
| $20M–∞ | 3:1 | 30.00% |
USD notional bands. The live platform specification remains authoritative.
Contract details
FTSGBP 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 GBP / point
- Minimum / maximum volume
- 0.1 lot / 100 lots
- Volume step
- 0.1 lot
- Quote / profit currency
- GBP
- Swap long
- −266.86 points
- Swap short
- 22.21 points
- Three-day swap
- Friday
- Published session
- 00:00–21:00, 22:02–24:00 platform time
Open full FTSGBP specifications
Sessions and swap values may change for holidays, liquidity conditions and scheduled maintenance.
Plan a scenario
Calculate a FTSGBP index scenario before you trade.
For FTSGBP, profit or loss is the index-point movement multiplied by 10 GBP per point and the number of lots, before spread, commission, swaps and currency conversion.
Minimum index movement 1 lot × 1 pt = 10 GBP Before trading costs Open UK 100 calculator
Where to trade
Trade FTSGBP your way.
Use Mega1 in the browser, on desktop or mobile, or trade through MetaTrader 5.
Start trading
Understand the FTSE 100 CFD before opening a position.
Why does the FTSE 100 often rise when the pound falls?
Many of its biggest members earn most of their profits abroad, often in dollars, which are worth more in sterling when the pound weakens. It's a tendency, not a rule: a pound hit by bad UK news can drag on domestic firms.
How much do I need to trade the UK 100?
The minimum trade is 0.1 lots, or 1 unit. For example, at a price of about £10,720, that position is worth about £10,720, and at the first-tier leverage of 200:1 the margin is about £54. Leverage steps down as your exposure grows.
Is trading the UK 100 the same as buying a FTSE 100 tracker?
No. A tracker fund owns the shares and is usually held for years. The UK 100 CFD follows the index almost around the clock on weekdays, can be sold short and uses leverage, and overnight positions pay or earn swap.
What's the difference between the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250?
The FTSE 250 holds the next 250 companies by size. These mid-sized firms earn more at home, so it is often seen as a better gauge of the UK economy, while the FTSE 100 leans on global giants and commodities.
What is FTSGBP (UK 100)?
FTSGBP is XBTFX’s CFD for the FTSE 100, displayed as UK 100 on the platform. Traders may also search for this market as UK100. The FTSE 100 is a market-capitalization-weighted benchmark of 100 large eligible companies traded on the London Stock Exchange. FTSGBP is XBTFX’s CFD symbol and UK 100 is its platform label.
Do I own the shares in the FTSE 100 when I trade FTSGBP?
No. FTSGBP 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 FTSGBP price?
FTSE 100 trading can react to Bank of England expectations, sterling moves, commodity prices, financial-sector conditions and the global earnings exposure of large UK-listed companies.
How is leverage applied to FTSGBP?
UK 100 uses published exposure-based margin bands. The schedule is tied to total notional exposure in FTSGBP, 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 FTSGBP 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 FTSE 100?
Open an XBTFX account, choose Pro or Standard pricing, and access UK 100 on a supported platform. Index CFDs are high-risk leveraged products.
