Trade the NASDAQ 100 with a bot
On AlgoBars you can build a NASDAQ 100 trading bot in plain English, with no-code blocks or in AlgoBarsX, backtest it free and run it 24/7 on AlgoBars servers without a VPS. On AlgoBars the NASDAQ 100 trades as NAS100 (also US100), where one standard lot is 1 per index point. One point is worth $1 per lot; one pip (0.1 point) is $0.10. The index is mostly moved by the largest US technology companies' earnings, interest rates and risk sentiment.
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Key facts
From the AlgoBars trading engine. Contract sizes and hours can differ at your broker.
| NASDAQ 100 | |
|---|---|
| Symbol on AlgoBars | NAS100 (also US100) |
| Standard lot | 1 per index point |
| Value of a move | One point is worth $1 per lot; one pip (0.1 point) is $0.10. |
| When it trades | Most active during US trading hours; extended hours depend on your broker. |
| What moves it | The largest US technology companies' earnings, interest rates and risk sentiment. |
How to automate the NASDAQ 100
- Describe your idea in plain English, or use no-code blocks or AlgoBarsX.
- Backtest it free, then walk-forward test it on data it has not seen.
- Set risk per trade and a daily loss limit.
- Switch it on. It runs 24/7 on your connected broker.
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Good to know
Trading involves significant risk of loss. Index CFDs are leveraged and can move against you quickly. Nothing here is financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much is one point of the NASDAQ 100 worth?
One point is worth $1 per lot; one pip (0.1 point) is $0.10.
Can I automate NASDAQ 100 trading for free?
Yes. Building and backtesting bots is free, and automation on integrated brokers is free.
What is the NASDAQ 100 symbol on AlgoBars?
NAS100 (also US100)