FTSE Futures
Indicative FTSE prices:
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FTSE 100 Price Comparison |
A price comparison table looking at the 'spread size' and minimum stakes for FTSE 100 futures and daily markets.
| FTSE 100 (UK 100) Daily - Spread Size |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| FTSE 100 (UK 100) Daily - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£2 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
| FTSE 100 (UK 100) Future - Spread Size |
4 |
4-8 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| FTSE 100 (UK 100) Future - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£2 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
| Dow Jones (Wall St) Daily - Spread Size |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2-4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Dow Jones (Wall St) Daily - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
| DAX 30 Daily - Spread Size |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| DAX 30 Daily - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£2 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
| S&P 500 Daily - Spread Size |
3 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
8 |
| S&P 500 Daily - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1^ |
| NASDAQ 100 Future - Spread Size |
3 |
4-10 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| NASDAQ 100 Future - Min Stake |
£1 |
£0.50 |
£4 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
Comparison Notes.
- this table is not meant to be inclusive, stock market futures trading may be available through other companies.
Where to Trade FTSE Futures |
You can currently trade FTSE 100 futures with any of the following companies:
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Where to Trade FTSE Futures for Free? |
Trading the futures markets is never without risk, however, if you want to try a free Test Account, which lets you hone your trading skills, see below.
When you look at which investment option might work for you, remember that, if you use a spread trading account then futures trading is tax-free*. With a spread trading account there is no income tax, stamp duty or capital gains tax.
If you want a low cost spread trading site then keep in mind that investors can speculate on the FTSE 100 futures market commission-free and with no brokers' fees at:
If you would like to open a completely free Practice Account that allows you to try out trading futures contracts on markets like the FTSE 100, the Dow, the DAX, gold and crude oil then have a look at:
The above companies provide a risk free Practice Account that allows investors to gain experience with an array of orders, look at charts and test new trading ideas.
Where to Find Live FTSE Futures Prices and Charts |
We show a fairly accurate spot price for the FTSE 100 further up this page, please see FTSE 100 Daily price.
The FTSE futures chart and prices below also provide users with a useful insight into the FTSE 100 index.
The Plus500 CFD chart that we use above is normally based on the underlying FTSE 100 futures price (not the spot market).
If you want to review the short-term/daily/spot FTSE prices and charts, you might need a spread trading account.
Don't forget that a spreads account offers tax-free* futures trading, although opening an account is normally subject to credit and suitability checks.
If your account application is accepted, you will be able to log in and view the real time prices and charts. On most platforms, these will be provided for free.
Of course, if you decide to trade then, before starting, be aware that both financial spread trading and CFD trading involve a high degree of risk to your funds and can result in you losing more than your initial investment.
Professional FTSE 100 Futures Charts |
Although charting software and packages differ between platforms, to help you with your futures analysis, most charts generally have useful tools and features that include:
- A wide range of time intervals, for example, 1 minute, 30 minute, 1 hour, 4 hour, 1 day etc.
- Drawing tools and options, for example, trendlines, Fibonacci arcs, fans and time zones
- Various chart types, for example, candlestick charts and bar charts
- Indicators and chart overlays, for example, Moving Averages, Bollinger Bands, RSI, TSI etc.
The futures charts on FinancialSpreads also come with more advanced features like:
- BackTesting and Analysis functions
- Email alerts that trigger when your chosen market hits a specific level
Sample FinancialSpreads indices candle chart
The companies in the following list offer users access to real-time prices/charts:
How to Trade FTSE Futures |
As with a range of markets, investors can speculate on stock market indices, like the FTSE 100, to either rise or fall.
If we go to a platform like FinancialSpreads, you can see that they are currently pricing the FTSE 100 March Futures market at 5717.3 - 5721.3. As a result, you can speculate on the FTSE 100 index:
 Settling above 5721.3, or
 Settling below 5717.3
On the expiry date for this 'March' futures market, 15-Mar-13.
With spread trading you speculate on the FTSE 100 index in £x per point. So, if you decided to have a stake of £4 per point and the FTSE 100 moves 35 points then that would alter your profits (or losses) by £140. £4 per point x 35 points = £140.
For short term trading on the FTSE 100 also see FTSE 100 Rolling Daily Spread Trading.
FTSE 100 Futures Trading Example |
If we think about the spread of 5717.3 - 5721.3 and assume that:
- You have analysed the UK stock market, and
- Your analysis suggests the UK index will finish above 5721.3 by 15-Mar-13
Then you may decide to buy the futures market at 5721.3 and risk, let's say, £5 per point.
With this contract you make a profit of £5 for every point that the FTSE 100 index rises higher than 5721.3. Nevertheless, it also means that you will make a loss of £5 for every point that the FTSE 100 market moves lower than 5721.3.
Thinking of this in a slightly different way, if you are spread trading and you 'Buy' a market then your P&L is calculated by taking the difference between the settlement price of the market and the initial price you bought the spread at. You then multiply that price difference by the stake.
As a result, if, on the expiry date, the FTSE 100 settled higher at 5749.9, then:
P&L = (Closing Price - Opening Price) x stake
P&L = (5749.9 - 5721.3) x £5 per point stake
P&L = 28.6 x £5 per point stake
P&L = £143.00 profit
Trading stock market futures is not always easy. With this example, you thought the index would increase. Nevertheless, the UK stock market could fall.
If the FTSE 100 fell and settled lower at 5696.4, you would end up making a loss on this trade.
P&L = (Closing Price - Opening Price) x stake
P&L = (5696.4 - 5721.3) x £5 per point stake
P&L = -24.9 x £5 per point stake
P&L = -£124.50 loss
Note - FTSE 100 March Futures market correct as of 27-Sep-12.
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Risk Warning: CFD trading and spread trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and you may lose more than your initial investment. CFD trading and spread trading may not be suitable for all investors. Only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice where necessary.
'FTSE Futures' by DB, updated 08-May-13
For related pages also see:
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FTSE Futures, updated 08-May-13
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Dow Futures, updated 08-May-13
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S&P 500 Futures, updated 08-May-13
S&P 500 futures trading guide with live S&P futures prices and charts. Plus, where to trade S&P futures, how to trade the S&P 500, tax free* futures trading and...read article: S&P 500 Futures.
DAX Futures, updated 08-May-13
DAX futures trading guide with live DAX 30 futures prices and charts. Plus, where to trade DAX 30 futures, how to trade the DAX, tax free* futures trading and ...read article: DAX Futures.
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