Trade the Australian 200 index CFD on Defcofx and gain exposure to the S&P/ASX 200, Australia’s benchmark equity index. Access AUS200 on MetaTrader 5 with spread of 8 points, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:200 and no maximum lot size restriction.
AUS200 tracks the S&P/ASX 200, the benchmark index of Australia’s largest 200 listed companies. It gives traders exposure to the Australian equity market through one CFD position instead of trading individual stocks.
Trade the direction of Australia’s top listed companies with a single index CFD position.
AUS200 is strongly influenced by major banks, mining companies, iron ore prices and commodity demand.
AUS200 is active during Sydney hours, making it useful for traders focused on the Asia-Pacific market window.
The S&P/ASX 200 is Australia’s leading equity benchmark. It covers around 80% of Australian equity market capitalisation and is heavily weighted toward financials, materials and healthcare companies.
Open your account and trade the Australian 200 index on MetaTrader 5 with zero commission and leverage up to 1:200.
Trade AUS200 with clear trading conditions, no added commission and no swap fees. The instrument is available on MetaTrader 5 with flexible lot sizing and no maximum lot size restriction.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | AUS200 – Australian 200 |
| Reference Index | S&P/ASX 200 |
| Underlying Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| Average Spread | 8 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, approx. 10:00 PM–6:00 AM GMT |
For index CFDs, the spread is quoted in index points. A spread of 8 on AUS200 means the difference between the buy and sell price is 8 points. On a 1 lot position, the round-trip spread cost is approximately AUD 8.
When you trade AUS200 as a CFD, you speculate on whether the value of Australia’s top 200 listed companies will rise or fall. You do not buy shares in individual companies; you trade the index level as one instrument.
Open a long position if you expect Australian equities to rise due to stronger earnings, dovish RBA policy or commodity demand.
Open a sell position if you expect the index to fall due to rate hikes, weak China data or global risk-off sentiment.
Trade broad Australian equity exposure without selecting individual shares or managing a stock portfolio.
AUS200 is shaped by Australian monetary policy, China’s economy, commodity prices, bank performance, Wall Street and domestic economic data.
Rate cuts can support equities, while rate hikes can pressure valuations and earnings expectations.
China is Australia’s largest trading partner, so Chinese GDP, PMI and industrial data directly affect the index.
Iron ore, coal and energy prices influence major materials companies such as BHP and Rio Tinto.
The Big Four banks are major index components, making housing, mortgage and earnings data important.
Sharp Wall Street moves often influence the AUS200 open because the ASX reacts after US markets close.
Employment, inflation, retail sales and GDP affect RBA expectations and the broader equity outlook.
A stronger AUD can signal commodity strength, while AUD weakness can reflect risk-off or China concerns.
Risk-on conditions support equities, while global sell-offs can pressure AUS200 quickly.
The S&P/ASX 200 is heavily weighted toward financials, materials and healthcare. This makes AUS200 more sensitive to banks, mining companies and commodity cycles than technology-heavy indices.
AUS200 trading on Defcofx aligns with the Sydney stock market session. Activity is strongest during core Australian market hours and around local economic data releases.
Monday to Friday, approximately 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM GMT, aligned with Sydney trading hours.
The AUS200 open can gap based on overnight Wall Street movement, Fed decisions or global risk events.
RBA announcements, Australian employment data and Chinese releases can create sharp movement.
Start trading the Australian 200 index in a few simple steps. Use MT5, define your setup, set risk levels and place your position.
Choose live trading for real exposure or demo access to practice with virtual funds.
Download MT5 and sign in using your Defcofx credentials.
Open Market Watch, search for AUS200 and load the Australian 200 chart.
Review RBA policy, Chinese data, commodity prices, Wall Street performance and technical levels.
Buy if you expect the index to rise or sell if you expect Australian equities to fall.
AUS200 suits macro, event-driven and session-based traders because it reacts clearly to RBA policy, China data, commodities and overnight US equity moves.
Use daily chart trends when RBA policy and commodity demand create a clear medium-term direction.
Trade around RBA rate decisions when policy surprises shift Australian equity expectations.
Use Chinese GDP, PMI and industrial data to anticipate movement in mining-heavy index components.
AUS200 often gaps at the Sydney open after major US equity moves overnight.
Access AUS200 on MT5 with spread of 8, zero commission, no swap fees and leverage up to 1:200.
Defcofx gives traders access to the Australian 200 index with transparent trading conditions, professional MT5 execution and flexible account access.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Symbol | AUS200 |
| Spread | 8 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% on first deposit of $1,000+ |
| Withdrawals | Processed within 4 business hours, including weekends |
First-time depositors on Defcofx receive a 40% bonus on deposits of $1,000 or more. Available globally. Terms and conditions apply.
Index CFD trading can move quickly, especially around market open, RBA decisions, China data and overnight US equity shocks. Use clear risk controls before entering any position.
AUS200 can gap sharply at the open after overnight US moves or Australian economic surprises.
Banks and miners dominate the index, so iron ore prices and bank earnings matter heavily.
Wall Street’s close is one of the strongest leading indicators for AUS200’s opening direction.
1:200 leverage is available, but high leverage magnifies losses when the index gaps.
AUS200 can gap 30–80+ points at the morning open after major US Fed decisions, sharp Wall Street moves or Chinese market shocks. Stop losses may experience slippage during large gap events.
Quick answers for traders reviewing AUS200 index CFD conditions, trading hours, leverage and account access on Defcofx.
AUS200 is the CFD symbol for the S&P/ASX 200 index, tracking Australia’s 200 largest ASX-listed companies.
The spread on AUS200 at Defcofx is 8 index points, with zero commission and no swap fees listed.
AUS200 trades Monday to Friday, approximately 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM GMT, aligned with Sydney market hours.
Defcofx offers leverage up to 1:200 on AUS200. Use leverage carefully because index gaps can magnify losses.
Yes. As a CFD, you can sell AUS200 if you expect Australia’s benchmark index to fall.
Major components include CBA, BHP, CSL, NAB, Westpac, ANZ, Rio Tinto, Macquarie, Wesfarmers and Woodside Energy.
Open a live or demo account, log into MT5, search for AUS200 in Market Watch and place your trade according to your plan.
AUS200 gives you efficient exposure to Australia’s benchmark equity market through one CFD position. Trade RBA policy cycles, China demand, commodity trends and Asia-Pacific equity movement with spread of 8, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:200 and MT5 execution.
