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S&P 500 trading bot
Trade the S&P
500 with a bot
On AlgoBars you can build a S&P 500 bot in plain English. Test it for free. It runs 24/7 on our servers, with no VPS. On AlgoBars the S&P 500 trades as US500, 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 uS company earnings, Federal Reserve policy, inflation data and risk sentiment.
Last updated · Trading involves risk of loss.
Key facts
From the AlgoBars trading engine. Contract sizes and hours can differ at your broker.
| S&P 500 | |
|---|---|
| Symbol on AlgoBars | US500 |
| 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 | US company earnings, Federal Reserve policy, inflation data and risk sentiment. |
How to automate the S&P 500
- 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.
Good to know
How much is one point of the S&P 500 worth?
One point is worth $1 per lot; one pip (0.1 point) is $0.10.
Can I automate S&P 500 trading for free?
Yes. Building and backtesting bots is free, and automation on integrated brokers is free.
What is the S&P 500 symbol on AlgoBars?
US500
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