NAS100 Lot Size Calculator
The Nasdaq 100 (NAS100) index tracks the top 100 non-financial companies on the Nasdaq exchange. Known for its tech-heavy composition, NAS100 can experience significant intraday swings. This calculator helps you size your positions correctly for index trading.
NAS100 behaves completely differently from forex pairs. As a stock index CFD, its contract value is typically $1 per point per lot—meaning a 100-point move equals $100 per lot. Unlike currency pairs, NAS100 is heavily influenced by US tech earnings and Fed decisions. The gap risk between sessions also requires more conservative position sizing than 24-hour forex markets.
Example Calculation
Step-by-step lot size calculation for NAS100:
The Formula
Step 1: Your Trading Parameters
Account Size
$10,000
Risk Per Trade
1%
Stop Loss
100 points
Step 2: Risk Amount
$100
Maximum loss per trade
Step 3: Lot Size
$100 ÷ (100 points × pip value)
1.0 lot
Risk exactly $100 with 100 points SL
💡 Note: Lot size determines your risk, while leverage determines your margin requirement. With higher leverage (e.g., 1:100), you need less margin to open the same position, but your risk stays the same.
NAS100 Volatility: Moderate to high - Typical daily range of 100-300 points
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about NAS100 lot sizing.
This page is part of our main Lot Size Calculator, which supports all forex pairs, indices, and crypto.
NAS100 lot size is calculated based on your account size, risk percentage, and stop loss distance. The contract size varies by broker, but typically 1 lot = $1 per point. Always verify with your broker.