NAS100 Trading Guide 2026 — Spreads, Sessions & Strategy

US Tech 100 (Nasdaq). The world’s tech-heavy growth benchmark. Typical spreads 1.0–1.8 points (IC avg 1.81) raw, ~455 points (≈1.5%) daily range. Data as of 22 August 2026 — verify current spreads in your platform.

NAS100 at a Glance

Category
Index
Contract Size (1 lot)
1 index point = $1.00 per lot (IC Markets standard; varies by broker)
Pip Size
1.0 point
Pip Value (1 lot)
$1.00 per point per lot
Typical Raw Spread
1.0–1.8 points (IC avg 1.81)
Typical Standard Spread
2.0–3.5 points
Swap Long / Short
≈ −$2 to −$6 / ≈ −$1 to −$3
Avg Daily Range
~455 points (≈1.5%)
Trading Hours
Sunday 22:00 – Friday 21:00 GMT (cash 13:30–20:00 GMT)
Aliases
USTEC, US100, NAS100, NQ100, USNAS100

What Moves NAS100

Tech earnings, Fed policy, yields, AI-cycle headlines.

NAS100 Correlations

Inverse to bond yields; tech earnings; BTC-linked sentiment.

Check live pair correlations with our Forex Correlation Matrix.

NAS100 Trading Strategy Notes

The most volatile US index — rate-sensitive growth names amplify Fed moves; breakout EAs shine on CPI/FOMC days.

Risk Notes

Wide swings and earnings gaps; avoid holding through big-tech earnings.

Best Sessions for NAS100

New York cash session + late Asia for tech earnings

Full session breakdown: NAS100 session times & hours.

More NAS100 Resources

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Free Trading Tools

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAS100?

NAS100 is the US Tech 100 (Nasdaq) pair. The world’s tech-heavy growth benchmark.

What moves NAS100 the most?

Tech earnings, Fed policy, yields, AI-cycle headlines.

When is the best time to trade NAS100?

New York cash session + late Asia for tech earnings.

What is the spread on NAS100?

Representative spreads as of 22 August 2026: 1.0–1.8 points (IC avg 1.81) on raw/ECN accounts and 2.0–3.5 points on standard accounts. Spreads widen around news and at rollover (21:00–22:00 GMT).

Can I run an Expert Advisor on NAS100?

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Data compiled 22 August 2026 from IC Markets product specification sheets, Myfxbook live spread/swap/volatility feeds and public education sources (FOREX.com Academy, BabyPips, FXStreet). Spreads, swaps and daily ranges change continuously — values above are representative, not quotes, and vary by broker. Verify everything in your platform's contract specification window. Educational content only — not financial advice. See our Terms.

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