NAS100: Nasdaq-100 CFD
Everything that decides whether NAS100 fits a funded account: tick value, point value, margin, sessions, which prop firms offer it, and how many contracts the drawdown buffer actually supports at each account size.
NAS100 contract specifications
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nasdaq-100 CFD |
| Tick size | 0.1 index points (broker-dependent) |
| Tick value | Varies by lot size |
| Point value | $1 per point at 0.1 lot (typical) |
| Contract size | CFD, not a CME contract |
| Day-trading margin | Set by the prop firm's broker, typically 1:20 to 1:100 on indices |
| Sessions | Broker-dependent, typically Sunday evening to Friday evening with a daily break |
| Prop firms | Forex/CFD prop firms: FTMO, FundingPips, The5ers, E8 Markets. Not available at futures firms |
How many contracts fit each prop account size
| Account | Drawdown buffer | Contracts | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | 6–10% static | 0.1–0.3 lot | Static drawdown means the floor never moves — the buffer widens with every winning day. |
| 50K | 6–10% static | 0.2–0.5 lot | A 100-point move at 0.5 lot is $500 against a $3,000–$5,000 floor. |
| 100K | 10–12% static | 0.5–1.0 lot | $10,000 of static floor at FTMO is more room than any futures equivalent. |
| Swing accounts | Same static floor | Same | FTMO Swing permits holding through news and overnight; standard accounts do not. |
The buffer decides the size, not the contract cap. Firms commonly permit 15 minis or 150 micros on a 150K account — far above what the drawdown floor supports. Run the arithmetic on the sizing checker or the position size calculator.
What this means for a systematic strategy
NAS100 is the CFD equivalent of MNQ and the comparison that matters is not tick value but drawdown model. A 100K FTMO account carries a 10% static floor — $10,000 that never moves — against $3,000–$3,500 of trailing floor on a 100K futures account. For the same nominal exposure the forex side gives roughly three times the room.
The costs are spread, overnight financing and the fact that lot sizing is continuous rather than discrete. A strategy coded for whole contracts needs reworking for fractional lots.
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FAQ
Is NAS100 the same as MNQ?
They track the same index but are different instruments. NAS100 is a CFD offered by forex prop firms; MNQ is a CME futures contract offered by futures prop firms. Sizing, drawdown models and rules all differ.
Which prop firms offer NAS100?
FTMO, FundingPips, The5ers and E8 Markets among forex/CFD firms. Futures prop firms do not offer CFDs.
Why does NAS100 have more drawdown room than MNQ?
Because forex firms use static drawdown. A 100K FTMO account has a $10,000 floor that never moves; a 100K futures account has a $3,000–$3,500 trailing floor that follows the balance up.
Contract specifications verified September 2026 against CME Group and current futures specification trackers. Prop firm availability cross-checked against the rules cards. Margins vary by broker and rise during volatility; confirm before trading.