Trade NAS100, the CFD symbol for the NASDAQ-100, on Defcofx with a spread of 3, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:200 and no maximum lot size restriction. Access the world’s leading technology-focused equity index on MetaTrader 5.
NAS100 tracks the NASDAQ-100, the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on NASDAQ. It is dominated by major technology, AI, communication services and consumer technology companies.
Trade one CFD linked to the world’s most important technology and growth companies.
NAS100 reacts strongly to Fed policy, Treasury yields, CPI, NFP and rate expectations.
Go long or short on the NASDAQ-100 without buying individual tech shares.
Open your account and trade the NASDAQ-100 on MetaTrader 5 with 3 spread, zero commission, no swap fees and leverage up to 1:200.
Trade the NASDAQ-100 index CFD with the tightest index spread on Defcofx, zero commission, no swap fees and flexible position sizing on MT5.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | NAS100 – NASDAQ-100 |
| Underlying Index | NASDAQ-100 Index |
| Exchange | NASDAQ Stock Market |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Average Spread | 3 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, 1:30 PM–8:00 PM GMT |
The NASDAQ-100 typically trades in the tens of thousands of points, making a 3-point spread exceptionally tight relative to the index value. Zero commission and no swap fees apply.
Trading NAS100 as a CFD means you speculate on whether the collective value of the 100 largest non-financial NASDAQ-listed companies will rise or fall. You do not buy individual shares.
Open a buy position when you expect tech earnings strength, Fed easing or growth stock momentum to lift the index.
Open a sell position when you expect higher yields, weak tech earnings or risk-off sentiment to pressure growth stocks.
NAS100 is highly exposed to AI, semiconductors, cloud, software, e-commerce and mega-cap technology trends.
The NASDAQ-100 is a modified market-cap weighted index of the 100 largest non-financial companies on NASDAQ, dominated by technology, communication services and consumer technology firms.
NAS100 is driven by Fed policy, Treasury yields, mega-cap technology earnings, the AI cycle, CPI, NFP, GDP, PCE inflation, regulatory risk and global risk sentiment.
Rate cuts can support NAS100, while tightening can pressure growth stock valuations.
Rising yields can weigh on tech valuations, while falling yields often support growth stocks.
Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Tesla can move the whole index.
AI infrastructure, chips, cloud and data-centre spending are major NAS100 catalysts.
CPI affects Fed expectations and can trigger fast NAS100 reactions.
NFP can move NAS100 through the labour market and rate-cut expectation channel.
Antitrust and regulatory actions against big tech can create downside risk.
NAS100 is a high-beta risk-on index that can fall sharply during market stress.
NAS100 follows NASDAQ regular session hours, with major US data and Fed events often released around the US session.
Monday to Friday, 1:30 PM to 8:00 PM GMT, corresponding to 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET.
CPI and NFP are commonly released at 1:30 PM GMT and can trigger immediate NAS100 volatility.
Fed rate decisions are typically released at 6:00 PM GMT and can move NAS100 sharply.
NAS100 is the growth and technology index, while SPX500 gives broader US market exposure across all major sectors.
| Feature | NAS100 | SPX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | 3 points | 1 point |
| Components | 100 | 500 |
| Primary Sector | Technology and growth | Diversified all sectors |
| Rate Sensitivity | Very high | High |
| Volatility | Higher, more reactive to macro | Lower, broader base |
| Best For | Tech, AI cycle and Fed-sensitive trades | Broad US macro view |
NAS100 supports Fed policy cycle trading, earnings season positioning, AI momentum setups, trend following, CPI and NFP data plays, and support-resistance trading.
Align NAS100 positions with Fed easing or tightening cycles.
Mega-cap tech earnings can move NAS100 by hundreds of points.
Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta AI developments can drive index direction.
CPI, NFP and PCE releases can create fast Fed-expectation moves.
Access NAS100 on MT5 with 3 spread, zero commission, no swap fees and leverage up to 1:200.
NAS100 at 3 points spread with zero commission is one of the most cost-efficient index CFD instruments available on Defcofx.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Symbol | NAS100 |
| Spread | 3 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.
NAS100 can move sharply around FOMC decisions, CPI, NFP, mega-cap earnings, Treasury yield shifts and major technology-sector news.
NAS100 can move hundreds of points quickly during major data and earnings events.
Its high volatility means smaller lot sizing is often more appropriate.
Track FOMC, CPI, NFP, PCE and mega-cap earnings dates in advance.
Large moves in Nvidia, Apple or Microsoft can shift the whole index.
NAS100 is exposed to after-hours and pre-market gaps during mega-cap tech earnings. Avoid holding unprotected large positions when major NASDAQ-100 companies report results.
NAS100 is popular because it combines technology exposure, AI growth themes, Fed sensitivity, high liquidity and strong momentum potential.
NAS100 tracks 100 large non-financial companies listed on NASDAQ.
Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Tesla strongly influence the index.
NAS100 is highly sensitive to Fed policy and Treasury yield changes.
Quick answers for traders reviewing NAS100 CFD conditions, spread, leverage, trading hours and account access on Defcofx.
NAS100 is the CFD symbol for the NASDAQ-100 index on Defcofx, tracking the 100 largest non-financial companies on NASDAQ.
The average spread on NAS100 at Defcofx is 3 index points, with zero commission and no swap fees.
Technology and growth stocks are valued heavily on future earnings, making them sensitive to discount rates and Treasury yields.
Yes. As a CFD, you can open a sell position on NAS100 if you expect the index to decline.
Defcofx offers leverage up to 1:200 on NAS100. High leverage increases both potential gains and losses.
NAS100 follows NASDAQ regular session hours: Monday to Friday, 1:30 PM to 8:00 PM GMT.
Open a live or demo account, log into MetaTrader 5, search for NAS100 in Market Watch and place your trade.
NAS100 offers exposure to the world’s leading technology and growth index with Fed sensitivity, AI momentum, mega-cap earnings drivers and strong liquidity. Trade NAS100 on Defcofx with 3 spread, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:200, no maximum lot size and MT5 execution.
