Trade Natural gas with a bot
On AlgoBars you can build a Natural gas 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. One standard lot of NGAS on AlgoBars is 10,000 units (MMBtu). A $0.001 move is worth $10 per lot. Natural gas is mostly moved by weather, storage levels and supply.
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Key facts
From the AlgoBars market list. Contract sizes and hours can differ at your broker.
| Natural gas | |
|---|---|
| Symbol on AlgoBars | NGAS |
| Standard lot | 10,000 units (MMBtu) |
| Value of a move | A $0.001 move is worth $10 per lot. |
| When it trades | Trades almost 24 hours a day on weekdays, with a daily break; exact hours depend on your broker. |
| What moves it | Weather, storage levels and supply. |
How to automate Natural gas
- 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. Leveraged products can move against you quickly. Nothing here is financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much is one lot of Natural gas worth per move?
A $0.001 move is worth $10 per lot.
Can I automate Natural gas trading for free?
Yes. Building and backtesting bots is free, and automation on integrated brokers is free.
When does Natural gas trade?
Trades almost 24 hours a day on weekdays, with a daily break; exact hours depend on your broker.