What the S&P 500 measures
The S&P 500 measures 500 leading US companies and covers approximately 80% of available US equity-market capitalization. SPXUSD is XBTFX’s index CFD symbol; US 500 and US500 are also commonly used market labels.
SPXUSD · Index CFD
Trade the S&P 500
Trade the S&P 500 through SPXUSD on Mega1 or MetaTrader 5. Go long or short on the benchmark without buying its constituent shares.
US 500
SPXUSD · S&P 500 / USD
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SPXUSD · Indices
What is SPXUSD? The S&P 500 index CFD.
SPXUSD is XBTFX’s CFD for the S&P 500, displayed as US 500 on the platform. Traders may also search for this market as SPX500 / US500.
- Symbol
- SPXUSD
- Minimum index movement
- 0.01
- Price precision
- 2 digits
- Profit currency
- USD
- Minimum volume
- 0.1 lot
- Volume step
- 0.1 lot
What can move SPXUSD
S&P 500 trading can respond to Federal Reserve expectations, US economic data, corporate earnings, Treasury yields, sector leadership and shifts in global risk appetite.
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 SPXUSD leverage and margin bands work.
US 500 margin is applied incrementally by the total notional exposure in SPXUSD. 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 SPXUSD margin schedule Published schedule
| Additional notional | Leverage | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$2M | 200:1 | 0.50% |
| $2M–$5M | 100:1 | 1.00% |
| $5M–$10M | 50:1 | 2.00% |
| $10M–$20M | 20:1 | 5.00% |
| $20M–$30M | 10:1 | 10.00% |
| $30M–∞ | 2:1 | 50.00% |
USD notional bands. The live platform specification remains authoritative.
Contract details
SPXUSD 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 USD / point
- Minimum / maximum volume
- 0.1 lot / 100 lots
- Volume step
- 0.1 lot
- Quote / profit currency
- USD
- Swap long
- −194.21 points
- Swap short
- 17.68 points
- Three-day swap
- Friday
- Published session
- 00:00–21:00, 22:00–24:00 platform time
Open full SPXUSD specifications
Sessions and swap values may change for holidays, liquidity conditions and scheduled maintenance.
Plan a scenario
Calculate a SPXUSD index scenario before you trade.
For SPXUSD, profit or loss is the index-point movement multiplied by 10 USD per point and the number of lots, before spread, commission, swaps and currency conversion.
Minimum index movement 1 lot × 1 pt = 10 USD Before trading costs Open US 500 calculator
Where to trade
Trade SPXUSD your way.
Use Mega1 in the browser, on desktop or mobile, or trade through MetaTrader 5.
SPXUSD FAQ
Understand the S&P 500 CFD before opening a position.
What is SPXUSD (US 500)?
SPXUSD is XBTFX’s CFD for the S&P 500, displayed as US 500 on the platform. Traders may also search for this market as SPX500 / US500. The S&P 500 measures 500 leading US companies and covers approximately 80% of available US equity-market capitalization. SPXUSD is XBTFX’s index CFD symbol; US 500 and US500 are also commonly used market labels.
Do I own the shares in the S&P 500 when I trade SPXUSD?
No. SPXUSD 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 SPXUSD price?
S&P 500 trading can respond to Federal Reserve expectations, US economic data, corporate earnings, Treasury yields, sector leadership and shifts in global risk appetite.
How is leverage applied to SPXUSD?
US 500 uses published exposure-based margin bands. The schedule is tied to total notional exposure in SPXUSD, 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 SPXUSD 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.
US 500 at XBTFX
Ready to trade the S&P 500?
Open an XBTFX account, choose Pro or Standard pricing, and access US 500 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
