What is the Margin Requirement for 1 Lot of US 500 Index? - Trading US500

The S&P 500 tracks 500 big stocks from key US industries. These companies list on NYSE and NASDAQ. It measures their total market value.

Contracts and Specifications - US 500 Index

Margin Requirement per 1 Lot of US 500 is - $ 12

Value per 1 Pip(Point) for US 500 is - $ 0.1

The US 500, like the Dow Jones Industry Average Stock Index, changes more often than most of the other top indexes that are traded. The US500 stock index will generally increase over time, but it will have more dips and periods of stability compared to other indexes. Traders might prefer to trade other indexes instead of this one if they are more comfortable with the stronger, clearer trends found in other top indexes.

This particular index exhibits more oscillations compared to others due to its larger number of component shares and stocks. Additionally, its calculation includes a weighting factor, which further contributes to its heightened volatility.

The US 500 Trade Chart

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