US500 Trading Guide 2026 — Spreads, Sessions & Strategy
US SPX 500 (S&P 500). The 500-company benchmark of the US economy. Typical spreads 0.4–0.6 points (IC avg 0.49) raw, ~65 points (≈0.85%) daily range. Data as of 22 August 2026 — verify current spreads in your platform.
US500 at a Glance
What Moves US500
Fed policy, NFP/CPI, FOMC, earnings season.
US500 Correlations
Risk-on/off; rate sensitivity; inverse USD.
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US500 Trading Strategy Notes
The broadest US benchmark — FOMC and NFP days produce the cleanest directional runs; tightest index spread on offer.
Risk Notes
Futures gaps at open; dividend adjustments on longs.
Best Sessions for US500
New York cash session 13:30–20:00 GMT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is US500?
US500 is the US SPX 500 (S&P 500) pair. The 500-company benchmark of the US economy.
What moves US500 the most?
Fed policy, NFP/CPI, FOMC, earnings season.
When is the best time to trade US500?
New York cash session 13:30–20:00 GMT.
What is the spread on US500?
Representative spreads as of 22 August 2026: 0.4–0.6 points (IC avg 0.49) on raw/ECN accounts and 0.8–1.5 points on standard accounts. Spreads widen around news and at rollover (21:00–22:00 GMT).
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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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