Nikkei 225 Spread Betting
Indicative Nikkei 225 prices:
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Above, indicative prices from Financial Spreads: 2,500+ live prices available to Spread Betting and CFD clients.
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Where Can I Spread Bet on the Nikkei 225? |
You can speculate on the Nikkei 225 with these firms:
Japanese Stock Market Analysis and Trading News
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| 20-May-13 |
[5:00am] Asian markets are trading higher this morning, tracking Friday's gains on the Wall Street. However, South Korean markets underperformed, as North Korea tested yet another missile.
In Japan, Panasonic Corp traded higher, after Nikkei newspaper reported that the company would further restructure its subsidiary Sanyo Electric and slash its workforce by about 90%.
Osaka Gas traded higher, after the US conditionally permitted exports of LNG from a plant part owned by the company, while, Tokyo Electric Power advanced, on news that the utility would apply to restart its reactors in July.
In Hong Kong, China Overseas Land & Investment and China Resources Land paced higher, after average home prices in 70 Chinese cities rose 4.3% YoY in April. CNOOC and PetroChina added value, after the crude oil prices rose in the New York trading session on Friday.
In South Korea, Ssangyong Motor traded higher, amid investors' expectations that the ailing automaker might post a profit this year.
Nikkei 225 is trading 1.4% higher, at 15,347.0. Hang Seng is trading 1.8% higher, at 23,484.0. Kospi is trading 0.1% higher at 1,989.5.
Update by Ishaq Siddiqi, Market Analyst, 
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| 20-May-13 |
[4:30am] The Nikkei 225 stock market index is trading up 1.4% at 15,347.00.
Update by
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| 17-May-13 |
[6:08am] Nikkei 225 Continues to Move Higher
That concern didn’t really filter through to Asia over night, where the Nikkei continued its ascent.
We did see some unusual movement in the Nikkei on Thursday, when it ended the session lower despite growth data for the first quarter coming in well above market expectations. This just highlights how bizarre the markets are at the moment.
Update by Craig Erlam, Market Analyst, 
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Where Can I Find Live Spread Betting Prices and Charts for the Nikkei 225? |
We show readers some pretty accurate Nikkei 225 spread betting prices - see above.
The live CFD chart below also provides you with a good overview of the Japanese stock market.
The chart above is provided by Plus500 and is typically based on the Nikkei 225 futures price.
Should you want to look at real-time spread betting charts and prices for the Nikkei 225, you will normally require a spread betting account.
A spreads account would also let you access the shorter-term spot markets. Note that such accounts are subject to suitability, credit and status checks.
Should your account application be accepted then, when you log on, you will be able to analyse the charts and the current pricing. On most platforms, these will be free.
If you were to trade then, before starting, remember that spread trading and CFD trading involve a significant level of risk to your funds and it's possible to lose more than your initial investment.
Professional Charting Packages for the Nikkei 225 |
Whilst charts can differ across the industry, to help your stock market analysis, most charts usually come with useful tools and features such as:
- A range of intervals e.g. 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours etc.
- Tools for drawing/adding features e.g. Trendlines, Fibonacci Arcs, Time Zones and Fans
- Different displays e.g. line charts and candle charts
Charts from Tradefair also offer more advanced aspects like:
- BackTesting, Tailored Indicators and Optimisation functions
- Useful chart overlays e.g. Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Clouds, MAs, EMAs, Bollinger Bands, Envelopes, Linear Regression etc.
- A choice of indicators e.g. Momentum Percentage, Williams %R, Chaikin Volatility, Volume Index, Klinger Oscillator etc.
- Customised alerts when the markets hit a certain level
Sample Nikkei 225 chart on FinancialSpreads.com
The spread betting firms in the following list give their users real-time prices and charts:
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Where Can I Spread Bet on the Nikkei 225 for Free? |
Trading the stock market is not without risk. Having said that, if you want to open a free Practice Account, that lets you trial spread betting, then please see below for more details.
When considering which trading option is right for you, don't forget that in the UK, financial spread betting is currently tax free*, i.e. it is exempt from income tax, stamp duty and capital gains tax.
If you're looking for a low cost trading platform, keep in mind that you can trade the Nikkei 225 commission free through these platforms:
If you want to have a go with a free Test Account that allows users to get to grips with online spread betting, and speculating on markets like the Nikkei 225 index, then you could take a look at:
Each of these spread betting companies offer a risk free Practice Account that lets investors practice with a range of trading orders and test new ideas.
How to Spread Bet on the Nikkei 225? |
As with a lot of markets, you can speculate on stock market indices, such as the Nikkei 225, to go up or down.
If we go to a spread betting site like Financial Spreads, we can see they are currently offering the Nikkei 225 Rolling Daily market at 8818 - 8828. As a result, you can spread bet on the Nikkei 225 index:
 Rising above 8828, or
 Falling below 8818
Whilst spread betting on the Nikkei 225 index you trade in £x per point, where a point is one point of the index itself. Therefore, if you risked £4 per point and the Nikkei 225 moves 21 points then that would make a difference to your profit/loss of £84. £4 per point x 21 points = £84.
Rolling Daily Index Markets
This is a Rolling Daily Market and so, unlike a normal futures market, there is no settlement date. If your position is still open at the end of the day, it just rolls over into the next session.
If you allow your trade to roll over and are spread betting on the market to:
Move up - then you'll normally be charged a small financing fee, or
Move down - then a small payment is usually credited to your account
For more information see Rolling Daily Spread Betting.
Nikkei 225 Rolling Daily - Indices Trading Example |
If we take the above spread of 8818 - 8828 and assume that:
- You have done your market analysis, and
- You to think that the Japanese index will move higher than 8828
Then you might go long of the market at 8828 for a stake of £2 per point.
With this spread bet you make a profit of £2 for every point that the Nikkei 225 index pushes above 8828. Having said that, this trade also means that you will make a loss of £2 for every point that the Nikkei 225 market moves below 8828.
Thinking of this in a slightly different way, if you buy a spread bet then your profits (or losses) are found by taking the difference between the final price of the market and the price you bought the market at. You then multiply that difference in price by your stake.
With this in mind, if after a few days the Japanese stock market started to move up then you could choose to close your trade so that you can lock in your profit.
So if the stock market rose then the spread, set by the spread trading firm, might move up to 8890 - 8900. You would close your spread bet by selling at 8890. Therefore, with the same £2 stake your profit would be:
Profit = (Closing Level - Initial Level) x stake
Profit = (8890 - 8828) x £2 per point stake
Profit = 62 x £2 per point stake
Profit = £124 profit
Speculating on the Japanese stock market, whether by spread betting or otherwise, doesn't always lead to a profit. With the above, you wanted the index to increase. However, the stock market can fall.
If the Nikkei 225 had fallen then you could close your trade in order to restrict your losses.
Should the spread pull back to 8757 - 8767 then you would settle your position by selling at 8757. Therefore, you would make a loss of:
Loss = (Closing Level - Initial Level) x stake
Loss = (8757 - 8828) x £2 per point stake
Loss = -71 x £2 per point stake
Loss = -£142 loss
Note: Nikkei 225 Rolling Daily index market accurate as of 11-Sep-12.
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The Nikkei 225 refers to the price-weighted average of 225 stocks of the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
For more details visit the official Nikkei Website: http://www.tse.or.jp/english/.
For the latest view on the stock market see Daily Market Review.
Risk Warning: Spread betting and CFD trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and you may lose more than your initial investment. Spread betting and CFD 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.
'Nikkei 225 Spread Betting' by DB, updated 20-May-13
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