Trade UK100, the CFD symbol for the FTSE 100, on Defcofx with a spread of 5, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:200 and no maximum lot size restriction. Access the UK’s globally diversified benchmark index on MetaTrader 5.
UK100 tracks the FTSE 100, the UK benchmark index of the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Many FTSE 100 companies earn most of their revenue outside the UK, making UK100 highly exposed to global markets.
Trade one CFD linked to the UK’s largest listed companies by market capitalisation.
FTSE 100 companies are influenced by oil, mining, finance, healthcare, GBP and global demand.
Go long or short on the FTSE 100 without buying individual UK shares.
Open your account and trade the FTSE 100 on MetaTrader 5 with zero commission, no swap fees and leverage up to 1:200.
Trade the FTSE 100 index CFD with one of Defcofx’s tightest index spreads, zero commission, no swap fees and flexible position sizing on MT5.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | UK100 – FTSE 100 |
| Underlying Index | FTSE 100 Index |
| Exchange | London Stock Exchange (LSE) |
| Currency | British Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Average Spread | 5 points |
| Commission | $0 |
| Minimum Lot Size | 0.01 |
| Maximum Lot Size | No Limit |
| Leverage | Up to 1:200 |
| Swap Fees | None |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Trading Hours | Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM GMT |
The FTSE 100 typically trades between 7,000 and 9,000 points, making a 5-point spread a very small fraction of the index value. Zero commission and no swap fees apply.
Trading UK100 as a CFD means you speculate on whether the collective market value of the UK’s 100 largest listed companies will rise or fall. You do not buy individual shares.
Open a buy position when you expect FTSE 100 strength from GBP weakness, oil gains, mining demand or risk-on markets.
Open a sell position when you expect weakness from GBP strength, BOE hawkishness, falling oil prices or risk-off sentiment.
A weaker GBP often supports UK100 because international earnings translate back into more pounds.
Many FTSE 100 companies earn the majority of their revenues outside the UK. This makes UK100 strongly influenced by oil prices, commodities, emerging markets and GBP direction.
UK100 is driven by GBP exchange rates, BOE policy, energy prices, mining and commodities, UK data, HSBC earnings, global risk sentiment and UK politics.
A weaker pound can lift UK100 by boosting the sterling value of overseas revenues.
Bank of England decisions affect GBP, borrowing costs and UK-facing sectors.
Shell and BP are major FTSE 100 components, so oil and gas prices matter.
Rio Tinto, Anglo American and Glencore link UK100 to global commodity cycles.
GDP, CPI, employment and retail sales affect GBP and domestic-facing stocks.
HSBC’s Asian exposure can influence UK100 even without a UK-specific catalyst.
UK100 tends to follow broad equity risk-on and risk-off conditions.
Budgets, elections and post-Brexit trade issues can trigger sector moves.
UK100 follows London Stock Exchange hours, one of the most liquid equity sessions globally.
The pre-open auction begins around 7:50 AM GMT before continuous trading starts.
Core trading runs Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM GMT.
The post-close auction usually runs from 4:35 PM to 4:50 PM GMT.
UK100 stands out for its energy, mining, financials and defensive sector exposure compared with GER30, FRA40 and EUSTX50.
| Feature | UK100 | GER30 | FRA40 | EUSTX50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Key Sector | Energy, Mining, Finance | Autos, Industrials | Luxury, Energy | Diversified Eurozone |
| FX Driver | GBP/USD inverse | EUR/USD inverse | EUR/USD + CNY | EUR/USD |
| Unique Driver | Oil price, GBP weakness | China auto demand | Luxury goods, China | ECB policy cycle |
| Defensive Quality | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
UK100 supports GBP weakness trades, BOE event trading, oil correlation setups, defensive equity positioning and medium-term trend following.
UK100 may rise when GBP falls because overseas earnings translate into more pounds.
BOE decisions can move both GBP and UK100 through rate expectations and currency effects.
Shell and BP give UK100 a meaningful relationship with Brent crude oil trends.
UK100’s energy, healthcare and staples exposure can make it defensive in weak markets.
Access UK100 on MT5 with 5 spread, zero commission, no swap fees and leverage up to 1:200.
UK100 has one of the tightest spreads among Defcofx index instruments, with zero commission, no swap fees and 1:200 leverage.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Symbol | UK100 |
| Spread | 5 points |
| Commission | Zero commission |
| Swap Fees | None |
| Leverage | Up to 1:200 |
| Minimum Lot | 0.01 |
| Maximum Lot | No limit |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Welcome Bonus | 40% bonus on first deposit of $1,000+ |
| Withdrawals | Processed within 4 business hours, including weekends |
| Access | Live and demo accounts, all countries accepted |
First-time depositors on Defcofx receive a 40% bonus on deposits of $1,000 or more. Available globally. Terms and conditions apply.
UK100 can move sharply around the London open, BOE decisions, UK data, GBP volatility, oil-price moves and political announcements.
UK100 can gap at the London open after overnight macro or geopolitical developments.
A sharp GBP move can quickly affect UK100 through the earnings translation channel.
Large Brent crude moves can directly influence Shell, BP and the wider index.
1:200 is available, but leverage should match your risk plan and stop-loss distance.
UK political events, fiscal policy credibility concerns, budget announcements and election risks can cause sharp UK100 moves. Always monitor the UK economic calendar and political backdrop.
UK100 is popular because it combines London-listed blue-chip exposure, global revenues, commodity sensitivity, GBP direction and defensive sector characteristics.
UK100 tracks the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
A weaker GBP often supports FTSE 100 earnings translation and can lift UK100.
Energy, healthcare, consumer staples and mining give UK100 defensive characteristics.
Quick answers for traders reviewing UK100 CFD conditions, spread, leverage, trading hours and account access on Defcofx.
UK100 is the CFD symbol for the FTSE 100 index on Defcofx. It tracks the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The average spread on UK100 at Defcofx is 5 index points. Zero commission and no swap fees apply.
Many FTSE 100 companies earn revenue outside the UK. When GBP weakens, overseas earnings translate back into more pounds.
Yes. UK100 is the CFD product tracking the FTSE 100 index.
Yes. As a CFD, you can open a sell position on UK100 if you expect the FTSE 100 to decline.
Defcofx offers leverage up to 1:200 on UK100. High leverage increases both potential gains and losses.
Open a live or demo account, log into MetaTrader 5, search for UK100 in Market Watch and place your trade.
UK100 offers exposure to the FTSE 100 with global revenue drivers, GBP sensitivity, energy and mining exposure, and defensive sector characteristics. Trade UK100 on Defcofx with 5 spread, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:200, no maximum lot size and MT5 execution.
