Point Multiplier Model
Standard US100 CFDs use a multiplier of $1.00 per full index point per contract. At 21,000 index price, 1 contract represents $21,000 in notional exposure.
Indices · 1 contracts Standard Contract
Nasdaq 100 Position Size Calculator (US100)
Calculate contract sizing for Nasdaq 100 index CFDs. Translate technical index point stops directly into structured risk-managed contract quantities.
1 contracts = 1 contracts · 1 Points = $1 / contracts
Single Trade Risk%
Advanced SpecificationsContract size, entry price & leverage
Minimum lot increment1 contracts
Contract specifications may vary by broker. Verify your broker's trading specification window.
Nasdaq 100 · US100 Contract Specifications
Specifications derived from standard institutional Nasdaq 100 · US100 contracts.
Contract Size1 contracts / contracts1:1 Unit
Risk Distance Unit1Points
Minimum Lot Step1 contractsFloor increment
Quote CurrencyUSDBase: USD
Step-by-step arithmetic
Nasdaq 100 Sizing Walkthrough
Account equity $10,000 USD, 1% risk budget ($100 USD), Long US100 with a 50 point technical stop distance.
Equity Base$10,000 USDAccount Capital
Risk Budget1.0% ($100.00 USD)Max Stop Loss
Stop Distance50 Index PointsChart Invalidation
Suggested Position2 ContractsFloored Lot Size
2 contracts × 50 points × $1.00/point = exactly $100.00 USD risk at stop.
Why Index Contract Sizing Differs from Forex
Indices trade as point-multiplier contracts rather than fractional currency lots. Understanding the contract multiplier is critical to avoid accidental over-leverage.
Whole Contract Steps
Many CFD brokers enforce 1-contract minimum steps. Sizing rounds down to the nearest whole contract, ensuring risk stays strictly inside your budget.
Volatile Intraday Ranges
During earnings seasons and macroeconomic releases, the Nasdaq 100 can easily move 200 to 400 points. Position sizing must accommodate wider technical stops.
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Nasdaq 100 Sizing FAQs
How much is 1 point worth on US100?
On standard US100 CFDs, 1 full index point is worth $1.00 USD per contract. For mini contracts with a 0.1 multiplier, 1 point equals $0.10 USD.
What is the notional value of 1 US100 contract?
1 contract is worth the current index price multiplied by the contract multiplier. If US100 is trading at 21,000, 1 contract equals $21,000 USD notional.
Why does the calculator suggest whole contracts?
Index CFDs typically use minimum trade steps of 1 contract (or 0.1 on fractional platforms). The calculator floors down to protect your risk ceiling.