Interest rates
The Fed and Treasury yields
Higher Treasury yields make future profits worth less today and offer a safer return, which tends to weigh on stocks. Fed decisions, at 14:00 New York time, can move the index sharply.
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.
- Maximum leverage
- Up to 200:1*
- Minimum trade
- 0.1 lot
- Contract size
- 10 USD / point
*Exposure-based margin bands apply incrementally per symbol. Index CFDs are leveraged derivatives; availability depends on account, platform and jurisdiction.
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
Earnings
Quarterly earnings seasons
Four times a year, nearly every member reports within a few weeks, starting with the big banks. What counts is how results and outlooks compare with expectations.
Concentration
The weight of the giants
Weighted by market value, the index leans on a handful of giants, in recent years tech names such as Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia. A big move in those few shares can lift or drag the whole index.
US data
Jobs and inflation
Payrolls and CPI inflation, released at 8:30 New York time, shape Fed expectations. Strong data can lift stocks by pointing to healthy profits, or hurt them by pointing to higher rates.
When the S&P 500 is most active
The S&P 500 is calculated only during the US cash session, from 9:30 to 16:00 New York time, and volume peaks around its opening and closing auctions. US data at 8:30 New York time often sets the tone before the open. The US 500 CFD trades almost around the clock on weekdays, with a one-hour daily break, but overnight trading is thinner.
The S&P 500 at a glance
- The US 500 price is the S&P 500's level in points, and each point is worth $1 per unit.
- At XBTFX one lot is 10 units, so the 0.1-lot minimum trade is a single unit.
- The index holds 500 leading US companies, weighted by market value, and is the most watched gauge of US stocks.
Price history
US 500 key statistics
From daily mid-price candles, updated November 10, 2026.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Performance
- 1 day
- -0.63%
- 1 week
- -0.81%
- 1 month
- -3.90%
- 3 months
- -3.05%
- 52-week high
- 52-week low
- Average daily rangeLast 20 trading days
- 110.30 points
Why XBTFX
Why trade US 500 with XBTFX
Leverage that fits the trade
Up to 200:1 on US 500, stepping down in published bands as your position grows.
Two account types
Pro and Standard accounts, with every cost for US 500 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 SPXUSD 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 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 worksSPXUSD margin schedulePublished 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.
Start trading
Understand the S&P 500 CFD before opening a position.
How are companies chosen for the S&P 500?
A committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices picks them, using rules on size, liquidity and profitability. A company generally needs positive earnings over its last four quarters combined, and in the latest one.
How much do I need to trade the US 500?
The minimum trade is 0.1 lots, or 1 unit. For example, at a price of about $7,660, that position is worth about $7,660, and at the first-tier leverage of 200:1 the margin is about $38. Leverage steps down as your exposure grows.
Is the US 500 the same as an S&P 500 ETF?
No. An ETF such as SPY or VOO owns the shares and trades mainly in US market hours. The US 500 CFD tracks the index almost around the clock on weekdays, can be sold short as easily as bought and uses leverage, and overnight positions pay or earn swap.
What does the VIX have to do with the S&P 500?
The VIX, often called Wall Street's fear gauge, is calculated from S&P 500 option prices and shows how much volatility traders expect over the next 30 days. It usually jumps when the S&P 500 falls sharply and drifts lower in calm, rising markets.
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.
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 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.
