The yen
A weaker yen lifts exporters
Many Nikkei companies, from carmakers to chip-equipment makers, earn much of their profit abroad. A weaker yen tends to lift the index, and a stronger one to weigh on it.
NIKJPY · Index CFD
Trade the Nikkei 225
Trade the Nikkei 225 through NIKJPY 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
- 0.01 lot
- Contract size
- 100 JPY / point
*Exposure-based margin bands apply incrementally per symbol. Index CFDs are leveraged derivatives; availability depends on account, platform and jurisdiction.
Japan 225
NIKJPY · Nikkei 225 / JPY
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NIKJPY · Indices
What is NIKJPY? The Nikkei 225 index CFD.
NIKJPY is XBTFX’s CFD for the Nikkei 225, displayed as Japan 225 on the platform. Traders may also search for this market as JP225.
- Symbol
- NIKJPY
- Minimum index movement
- 1
- Price precision
- 0 digits
- Profit currency
- JPY
- Minimum volume
- 0.01 lot
- Volume step
- 0.01 lot
Bank of Japan
Policy shifts in Tokyo
Bank of Japan decisions move the yen and Japanese bond yields. Signs of higher rates tend to strengthen the yen and can weigh on the index, while a cautious BoJ usually does the reverse.
Chip stocks
The global chip cycle
Chip-equipment makers such as Tokyo Electron and Advantest, plus SoftBank Group, carry heavy weight. Global chip demand and moves in US chip stocks often spill over to Tokyo.
Wall Street
Following the US lead
Tokyo opens after New York closes, so the Nikkei often starts the day by reacting to US stocks. Heavy trading by overseas investors also ties it to global risk appetite.
When the Nikkei 225 is most active
The Tokyo Stock Exchange trades from 9:00 to 11:30 and, after a lunch break, from 12:30 to 15:30 Tokyo time. The open is usually busiest, as the index catches up with overnight moves in US stocks and the yen. The Japan 225 CFD keeps trading well beyond those hours, apart from a one-hour daily break, and outside Tokyo hours it often moves with USD/JPY.
The Nikkei 225 at a glance
- The Japan 225 is priced in yen: each Nikkei 225 point is worth ¥1 per unit.
- At XBTFX one lot is 100 units, so the 0.01-lot minimum trade is a single unit.
- The index covers 225 large companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market and is calculated by Nikkei Inc., the business newspaper group.
Price history
Japan 225 key statistics
From daily mid-price candles, updated November 10, 2026.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Performance
- 1 day
- -1.24%
- 1 week
- -4.83%
- 1 month
- -13.05%
- 3 months
- -9.96%
- 52-week high
- 52-week low
- Average daily rangeLast 20 trading days
- 1,864 points
Why XBTFX
Why trade Japan 225 with XBTFX
Leverage that fits the trade
Up to 100:1 on Japan 225, stepping down in published bands as your position grows.
Two account types
Pro and Standard accounts, with every cost for Japan 225 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 NIKJPY 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 NIKJPY leverage and margin bands work.
Japan 225 margin is applied incrementally by the total notional exposure in NIKJPY. 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 worksNIKJPY 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
NIKJPY 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
- 100 JPY / point
- Minimum / maximum volume
- 0.01 lot / 170 lots
- Volume step
- 0.01 lot
- Quote / profit currency
- JPY
- Swap long
- −9.14 points
- Swap short
- −3.93 points
- Three-day swap
- Friday
- Published session
- 00:00–21:00, 22:00–24:00 platform time
Open full NIKJPY specifications
Sessions and swap values may change for holidays, liquidity conditions and scheduled maintenance.
Plan a scenario
Calculate a NIKJPY index scenario before you trade.
For NIKJPY, profit or loss is the index-point movement multiplied by 100 JPY per point and the number of lots, before spread, commission, swaps and currency conversion.
Minimum index movement 1 lot × 1 pt = 100 JPY Before trading costs Open Japan 225 calculator
Where to trade
Trade NIKJPY your way.
Use Mega1 in the browser, on desktop or mobile, or trade through MetaTrader 5.
Start trading
Understand the Nikkei 225 CFD before opening a position.
Why do a few stocks move the Nikkei 225 so much?
Because it's weighted by share price rather than company size, high-priced shares such as Fast Retailing, the owner of Uniqlo, count for far more than bigger but cheaper stocks. A strong move in a handful of them can swing the index.
How much do I need to trade the Japan 225?
The minimum trade is 0.01 lots, or 1 unit. For example, at a price of about ¥62,700, that position is worth about ¥62,700, and at the first-tier leverage of 100:1 the margin is about ¥627. Margin and profit are in yen, and leverage steps down as your exposure grows.
Can I go short on the Japan 225?
Yes. You can sell the Japan 225 as easily as you buy it, to take a position on a falling Nikkei, even in European and US hours. If the index rises, the short loses money, and leverage makes the loss bigger.
What's the difference between the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX?
TOPIX is a much broader index of Tokyo-listed companies, weighted by market value, so giants like Toyota and the big banks matter most. The two usually move together, but the Nikkei 225 swings more with a few high-priced tech stocks.
What is NIKJPY (Japan 225)?
NIKJPY is XBTFX’s CFD for the Nikkei 225, displayed as Japan 225 on the platform. Traders may also search for this market as JP225. The Nikkei 225 is a price-weighted equity index containing 225 stocks from the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. NIKJPY is XBTFX’s CFD symbol and Japan 225 is its platform label.
Do I own the shares in the Nikkei 225 when I trade NIKJPY?
No. NIKJPY 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 NIKJPY price?
Nikkei 225 trading can react to Bank of Japan policy, yen movements, global demand for Japanese exports, domestic earnings, bond yields and risk sentiment across Asian equity markets.
How is leverage applied to NIKJPY?
Japan 225 uses published exposure-based margin bands. The schedule is tied to total notional exposure in NIKJPY, 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 NIKJPY 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 Nikkei 225?
Open an XBTFX account, choose Pro or Standard pricing, and access Japan 225 on a supported platform. Index CFDs are high-risk leveraged products.
