What the Nikkei 225 measures
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.
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.
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
What can move NIKJPY
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.
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 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 works NIKJPY 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
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.
NIKJPY FAQ
Understand the Nikkei 225 CFD before opening a position.
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.
Japan 225 at XBTFX
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.
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
