What the FTSE 100 measures
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.
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.
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
What can move FTSGBP
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.
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 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 works FTSGBP margin schedule Published 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.
FTSGBP FAQ
Understand the FTSE 100 CFD before opening a position.
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.
UK 100 at XBTFX
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.
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
