* Trading is risky. Your capital is at risk.
Futures CFDs allow you to trade based on futures contracts without owning the underlying asset. Each contract has an expiration date, which you need to keep track of. Below is a quick guide to trading Futures CFDs and checking the contract expiry on MetaTrader.
Trading Futures CFDs on MetaTrader
- Open MetaTrader and log in
- Go to Market Watch (Ctrl+M), right-click, select "Symbols", and find the Futures CFD you want to trade. Click "Show".
- Right-click the Futures CFD in Market Watch and select "New Order".
- Set your volume and choose to Buy or Sell.
- Monitor and close your position before the contract’s expiration or let it close automatically at expiry.
New Futures Contracts Available for Trading:
NAS100H5 (Nasdaq - March 2025)
This contract is available for trading across all account types, excluding Advantage Stocks.
Expiry Date: 14th March 2025
Swap Charges: None
Checking Expiry Dates
To check a Futures CFD’s expiry date:
- Right-click on the instrument in Market Watch and select the contract specifications.
The expiration date will be listed, indicating when the contract will settle.
