UK100 Trading Guide 2026 — Spreads, Sessions & Strategy

UK 100 (FTSE 100). London’s commodity-heavy benchmark. Typical spreads 1.0–2.0 points (IC avg 2.13) raw, ~70 points (≈0.8%) daily range. Data as of 22 August 2026 — verify current spreads in your platform.

UK100 at a Glance

What Moves UK100

BoE policy, oil prices (Shell/BP), global risk.

UK100 Correlations

GBP strength headwind (exporters); oil & miners weight.

Check live pair correlations with our Forex Correlation Matrix.

UK100 Trading Strategy Notes

Energy/commodity-heavy tilt — moves with oil and the pound; tends to trade inverse GBPUSD at times.

Risk Notes

GBP-denominated P&L; moderate liquidity outside London.

Best Sessions for UK100

London session 08:00–16:30 GMT

Full session breakdown: UK100 session times & hours.

More UK100 Resources

UK100 Guide Pip Value Swap Rates Session Times GER40 Guide GBPUSD Guide USOIL Guide US30 US500 NAS100 JP225

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UK100?

UK100 is the UK 100 (FTSE 100) pair. London’s commodity-heavy benchmark.

What moves UK100 the most?

BoE policy, oil prices (Shell/BP), global risk.

When is the best time to trade UK100?

London session 08:00–16:30 GMT.

What is the spread on UK100?

Representative spreads as of 22 August 2026: 1.0–2.0 points (IC avg 2.13) 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 UK100?

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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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