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The US100 (US100) is the leading index of the US technology market. It is one of the most important stock market indices and comprises the largest US companies.

What is the US100 index?

 ( US100) is a stock market index  representing 100 of the largest companies in the United States. It differs from the Dow Jones 30 and Standard & Poor's indices in the following ways:

• The US100 exchange excludes financial companies.
• The US100 index includes non-American companies.
• The value of the US100 index takes into account the market capitalization of the companies listed in the index.

The US100 index was established on January 31, 1985, and consists of 100 American stocks, including stock market giants such as Apple and Facebook.

Nasdaq Composite Index

The US 100 and the Nasdaq Composite are often confused. While the US 100 comprises 102 stocks, the Nasdaq Composite includes all companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

US 100 Index - Index Assets

The US100 index was launched on January 31, 1985 by the Nasdaq (National Association for Automated Securities Trading) market to differentiate itself from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

To this end, two indices were created: the US100 and the NASDAQ Financial 100, the latter consisting of financial companies excluded from the US100's composition list.

In January 1998, foreign (non-American) companies were admitted to the US 100 exchange.

Since 2014, the company itself has been able to issue several classes of shares, so that more than 100 shares can be issued on the Nasdaq stock exchange from a list of 100 companies.

The US100 value takes into account the market capitalization of the companies that make up the index.

This means that a change of even one dollar in the share price of a large company on the Nasdaq stock exchange will have a greater impact on the index than a change of one dollar in the share price of a smaller company.

Nasdaq Composite Index: US 100 and Nasdaq Financial

As we mentioned, the US100 index includes 100-102 stocks, not 100 stocks, because two of the companies that make it up issue two classes of stocks.

(Google) and (21st Century Fox).

It is worth noting that the companies that make up the index change regularly.

The Nasdaq Financial 100 index includes only financial companies, unlike the US 100 index which excludes them all.

The Nasdaq Composite Index includes all companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Therefore, stocks in the Nasdaq Composite Index may not be included in the US 100 Index.

US100 sectors

The Nasdaq stock exchange is essentially the main index for the US technology market, listing companies in the most diversified sectors of this activity.

The Nasdaq stock exchange, which includes technology stocks, covers seven major sectors.

The US100 sectors and their ratios are as follows:

1. Technology: 52.36%.
2. Consumer services: 24.02%.
3. Health: 14.91%.
4. Consumer goods: 4.62%.
5. Industry: 2.99%.
6. Communications: 0.77%.
7. Materials: 0.33%.

List of companies in the US 100 index

Because the composition of the Nasdaq stock exchange is subject to change, the following US 100 list is valid as of July 2021.

Let's take a look at the list of companies that make up the US 100 index, ranked by size.

The composition of the US 100 index:

Source: https://www.slickcharts.com/US100

Invest in the US 100 index

Trading in the US 100 index means speculating on both upward and downward movements in the index, in order to profit from:

• Moments when this group of 100 companies thrives
• This same group is going through difficult times.

Therefore, the trader will always have an opportunity to try to gain advantages from the index or limit his losses during bad trading sessions, as we can trade Nazadak both buying and selling.

Nasdaq stock exchange holidays

• January 1st, New Year
• January 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• February 14 - Valentine's Day
• February 18 - Presidential Day
• May 27 - Memorial Day
• July 4 - Independence Day
• September 2 - Labor Day
• October 14 - Race Day
• November 11 - Veterans Day
• November 28 - Thanksgiving
• December 25, Christmas

How do I register on the Nasdaq stock exchange?

By following these simple steps to open an account with Admirals, you will then be able to access the Nasdaq stock exchange. As follows:

1. Open a trading account in the control panel with Admirals.
2. Choose your preferred account type.
3. Download the trading platform that you prefer and that suits your account.
4. Decide how many contracts you want to buy or sell, based on your budget.
5. Choose your order type. Use "Market Orders" or "Limit Orders" in most cases.

US100 Index Trading - Buy

Do you believe the US economy is stable and will continue to reach new historical levels?

Learn how to buy US100 index contracts now!

Let's take the example of a day trader who wants to speculate on the rise during stock market sessions.

Source: MT5 Supreme Edition Admirals , US100

Once you connect to your trading platform in Supreme Edition, you will need to add Mini Terminal to your US100 CFD trading chart.

1. Place Mini Terminal on the right by pressing the first yellow button.
2. Enter the number of points at which you want to set the stop loss, as well as the fixed risk in euros that you are willing to take in the "Lot size calculation" field.
3. You can now enter a purchase order in the market by clicking the "Buy" button or place a pending order using the blue column on the left of the mini terminal.

If you choose to submit a pending request, please note that you must follow these steps:

• Click once on the entry level that interests you.
• Click again at the desired level to set the stop loss.
• Click a third time at the desired level to set the profit target.

It is certainly possible to cancel a take-profit order later, especially if you are following a strategy with multiple take-profits. To do this, use the take-profit line caption to specify "T/P" followed by "None".

Of course, the "Take Profit" option can be cancelled later, especially if you're following a multi-point take-profit strategy. To do this, use the take-profit field caption to select "T/P" and then "None".

In a rising market, the chances of success are greater if you try to speculate only in that direction. This is logical and necessary.

Traders who use scalping and day trading approaches can take advantage of this trend during the US trading session.

Are you one of those who believe that a financial crisis is coming? Then don't miss what comes next!

US100 Index Trading - Sell

Do you think the world's largest economy is overvalued and the index might decline?

Discover how to sell the US100 index!

It's very simple, you just have to follow the steps outlined above to buy US 100 index CFDs.

The only differences are:

1. A sell order for speculation with a downward trend on the US100 index is activated using the "Sell" button on Mini Terminal.
2. The pending order to sell the US 100 is identified by the red column, located to the left of the Mini Terminal.

Similarly, you can later cancel the "Take Profit" if you are following a multi-point take-profit strategy. Use the caption for the take-profit field to select "T/P" and then "None".

US100 Index Analysis 

Fundamental Analysis - Coronavirus Threat to the US1OO Index

To predict the price movement of this index in 2021, and with our guidance on how to trade the US 100 index, we need to monitor the movements that took place during 2020, especially with the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, which started in China and spread to the rest of the countries, causing an earthquake in the stock markets.

COVID-19 put pressure on all global stock indices, with some indices recording their largest declines in recent years. The red box represents the moment the US100 index began to decline, in mid-February 2020. The chart shows the vertical drop in price from that point, which hit the major support level at 6643 points on March 22, 2020. This decline presented an opportunity for some speculators who shorted via contracts for difference (CFDs) and profited from the drop..

With the coronavirus turning into a global pandemic and changing daily life and work patterns, and with the restrictions imposed by most global economies to limit the spread of the pandemic, many companies turned to remote work, which gave a boost to the technology sectors to take advantage of this current situation, and the US100 index was able to recover quickly and return to its upward path, surpassing the price from which it fell at the beginning of the pandemic.

Despite the good positive data and increased vaccinations, the US100 index experienced some small declines in 2021 but maintained its upward trend , as concerns about inflation in the United States and its potential future consequences put pressure on the US100 price.

Technical analysis of the US100 index

Among most global stock indices, the US100 was one of the most affected by the volatility caused by the increase in US bond yields and the rise in inflation resulting from the Federal Reserve's interest rate measures and the stimulus packages introduced by US President Joe Biden. The increase in the cost of financing indirectly affects technology companies.

Following the Federal Reserve’s recent statement regarding the second quarter meeting of 2021, which indicated the possibility of raising interest rates in the near future, the index benefited from these statements and recorded a new record high at 14211, exceeding the moving averages for closing 20, 50, and 100 sessions respectively, as shown in the daily chart below.

The Stochastic indicator shows overbought conditions from the recent peak, with the signal line dropping to the 69 level at the time of this analysis. The price is heading towards forming a head and shoulders pattern . If this pattern is completed, we may witness Fibonacci price corrections and see the price return to the support area of ​​13232.

Correlation matrix in US100 trading

Source: MT5SE Admirals. Correlation Matrix.

In the image above, we can confirm the relationship between stock indices. As we can see, there is a strong positive correlation, with a high score of +95, indicating that when one indice moves, the others have a good chance of following the same direction.

12 reasons to invest in the Nasdaq stock exchange with Admirals

1. There is no commission on transactions.
2. The minimum amount required to start investing is $25. This allows you to begin with minimal risk and add funds as you learn about market behavior and the psychology of independent traders.
3. Spread 0.8: The spread is the difference between the bid and ask prices . You can see the importance of the spread, how to calculate it, and how to manage it in this article .
4. You can start trading with CFDs on the Nasdaq exchange even with a small amount of capital, as you can split the trade (from $0.10 per point), making it accessible to everyone, either to learn or to generate additional income.
5. Access to leverage with negative balance protection (well-established risk management is strongly recommended).
6. The "negative balance protection policy" protects you from losing money that exceeds the available balance in your trading account.
7. Real-time CFD prices for the index, including professional charts, are available through the MetaTrader Supreme Edition trading platform.
8. Speed, convenience, and elegance - one click in a fraction of a second using Mini Terminal.
9. Trading with a company that has the strongest types of licenses in the world of online trading.
10. Free deposits and withdrawals, bank transfers, Skrill and instant transfers (learn more in the Deposit and Withdrawal section ).
11. Hedge is possible and permissible.
12. All trading methods are accepted: there are no limits for Expert Advisors (EAs).

Remember that in US100 trading , you can participate in the US stock market in both directions, up and down.

When it comes to investing, one of the best ways to work and potentially achieve long-term success is to buy an index or stock.

Sometimes, traders refer to indices as "shares" because stocks are the underlying asset of stock market indices.

Trading indices is very exciting for one main reason:

There's no need to worry about choosing and identifying the best individual stocks to buy. When you trade the main US technology market index, you're trading the stocks within that index. Instead of choosing between Apple and Facebook , for example, you have the opportunity to trade both, as well as the other 100 stocks that make up the US 100 index.

Advantages of investing in the Nasdaq stock exchange

1. You won't miss any trading opportunities. The US stock market opens and closes at specific times, similar to the forex market , where you can trade throughout the week, closing only on Friday night. Therefore, you can extend your trading session during the real-time US100 CFD trading schedule on the MT4 or MT5 Supreme Edition online trading platforms.
2. You can take advantage of the opening movements of the stock market and strategies developed around opening gaps and market ranges. We advise novice traders against following these types of strategies, as they carry significant risks and can lead to substantial losses.
3. You can enjoy a competitive price difference to get the deal on the positive side as quickly as possible when you open your trading operations.
4. When negotiating a financial product related to the economy and current events of American companies, this allows stock market enthusiasts to intervene easily and quickly in the main index of the American technology market.

Trading conditions on the US 100 index

• A typical spread in CFDs on US100: 0.8 pips.
• Mini lot is available in CFDs on the US100 index: you can trade from 0.1 lot with $0.10 per point.
• No commission costs per order: With Admirals, you will only pay the price difference in the US 100 index.
• Direct market execution on all market orders that you open.
• There is no minimum distance between Stop Loss (SL) and Take Profit (TP) on the US 100 index.
• An attractive margin.
• Up and down trading to take advantage of every growth in the US economy and periods of correction.
• Extended trading hours on CFDs on the US100, so you can enjoy the market even during overnight sessions, with a very attractive spread.

Learn how to invest and trade on the US 100 stock exchange.

Do you want to work with US100 CFDs?

Below you can find several options available to you

Let's start with those who want a lot of movement.

Scalping and day trading on the US 100

For active traders who want to get results quickly, scalping and intraday trading allow them to work on short time horizons, on the same day.

Be careful, obviously the results obtained in a very short period of time using these trading methods can be both good and bad, but that will mainly depend on you.

Some traders specialize in working with the economic calendar , which allows them to organize their time in the world of trading.

With this approach, your work sessions are clearly defined and the time you spend behind screens is greatly reduced.

reminder:

Whether an active trader or an investor in the Nasdaq stock exchange through swing trading, the discipline, knowledge, and experience gained in the CFD markets are essential for preserving and growing one's own capital.

Start training via a demo trading account!

Volatility in trading on the US 100 index

For those who already have a full-time job or who wish to engage in a more peaceful and relaxing activity, Swing Trading is another useful solution.

The trader will only spend a short amount of time in front of these screens. The main idea is to find the right trading opportunities on larger timeframes such as the four-hour chart, and daily and weekly charts.

Short-term trading of the US 100 index

Those who want to speculate on the US 100 index should know that there are several ways to do so.

Remember that there are many strategies and systems for speculating on Contracts for Difference (CFDs) for stock indices.

Next, we will present a related strategy that we recommend you try first on a demo account and see if it meets your expectations.

The following strategy requires the use of the MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 Supreme Edition plugin, so make sure you download it before you begin.

The free Admiral Mini Chart from MetaTrader 5 Supreme Edition will be the basis for this approach.

The trading theory used in the US100 trading strategy is to take advantage of the following two elements:

1. Increased volatility during US stock market hours.
2. Tools used by trading professionals.

In fact, with this type of approach, it is possible to find very specific entry points during the session.

As a result, days of high volatility are likely to be profitable, but days of trading within limited ranges will necessarily be more detrimental to results.

Source: US100, Renko 2 Pips chart, MT5 Admirals. Keep in mind that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

- Required drawing : Renko 2 point (standard)

- Indicators :

• Admiral Mini Chart from Metatrader Supreme Edition
• Mini Terminal in Metatrader Supreme Edition

- Mini Chart settings :

When opening the Mini Chart indicator from the Indicators section, in the Input Settings tab, we must specify the following configuration:

• In "Timeframe / Type": Choose Renko (Standard)
• In "Transformation": Select Three Line Break
• In "Renko / Range / Kagi": two points

- In "Index 1":

Indicator type: EMA

In "Parameter A": Select 50

- Working hours: According to the Forex schedule for the US session from 3:30 PM.

• Buy trade (buyer): A blue Renko preceded by a red Renko must close above the 50-session exponential moving average (EMA).
• Sell ​​trade (seller): A red Renko preceded by a blue Renko must close below the 50-session exponential moving average (EMA).

You can try this type of signal by choosing a Renko size and an EMA that suits your needs according to your personal approach.

• Stop loss placement : If it is a buy or sell trade and the Renko period is 2 points, then the stop loss is three times that size, or 6 points.
• Profit take-off position : If it is a buy or sell trade and the Renko period is 2 points, then the profit take-off is three times this size, or 6 points.

How to invest in the US 100 stock exchange through Contracts for Difference (CFDs)

Without a doubt, Swing Trading is the style that best suits the investor's profile when it comes to investing with Contracts for Difference (CFDs).

The strategy presented in this article is an active swing trading method.

What do we understand from that?

This simply means that swing trading will provide you with more trading opportunities than the average, because it applies to a four-hour timeframe chart, where each candle represents four hours of trading.

Source: Admirals Mt5 US100, 4-hour timeframe. Keep in mind that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

- Indicators :

• Ichimoku Kinko Hyo indicator on MT Supreme Edition
• Mini Terminal في MT Supreme Edition

- Trading hours :

The time frame is 4 hours during the day.

This means, twice a day, at 8 am and at 8 pm, the time of the MetaTrader 5 platform, one of the best powerful and modern Forex trading programs.

- Buying transaction (buyer): The price must have reached the upper SAR point when Tenkan-sen is higher than Kijun-sen.

- Selling transaction (seller): The price must have reached the lowest point of SAR when Tenkan-sen is lower than Kijun-sen.

- Stop loss position : Whether it is a sell or buy trade, the stop loss is always above and below the most recent levels.

- Profit take-off position : Whether it is a sell or buy deal, the first profit take-off is placed at a ratio of 1:1 with a stop-loss.

- Trade management : The trade will stop at the stop point as soon as the first target is reached. Part of the trade may continue to advance in the direction towards the next level or against the direction in case of a sudden reversal.

To learn to trade the US100 index and in the financial markets, we recommend that you first open a demo account to practice, before fully diving into real trading.

5 things you didn't know about the US100 stock market index

• The companies that make up the US 100 are not 100 but 102.
• There are no financial companies listed in the Nasdaq stock exchange's composition list.
• Since the creation of the Nasdaq Exchange in 1985, US100 has had its younger sibling, the NASDAQ Financial 100: all NASDAQ Financial 100 shares are issued exclusively by financial companies.
• Of the original company list, only 5 companies remain on the current Nasdaq exchange: Apple, Costco, Intel, Micron Technology, and PACCAR.
• Although all stocks were technology-related when the index was created, that sector now represents only about 50% of index stocks.

Now you're armed with a better understanding of one of the world's largest stock exchanges, its history, origins, and the companies and sectors it comprises! With the best trading tools available from Admirals and the trading strategies explained in this article and others in our other articles, you can build upon and implement them – perhaps it's time to test your skills on a free demo trading account ?

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