Holding a position
Overnight charges, expiry dates and rollover adjustments depend on the instrument. The contract terms explain how an open position is treated when an expiry or rollover applies.
Oil and gas, without the barrels
Trade price movements in oil and natural gas. Review the contract basis, trading hours and expiry or rollover treatment for each available instrument.
Energy contracts
Energy instruments can reference different underlying contracts. Check the quotation unit, contract size and value of a price movement before selecting a trade size.
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| Instrument | Contract basis | Quote currency | Contract size | Expiry or rollover treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI crude oil (USOIL) | Spot CFD priced from front-month NYMEX WTI futures | USD | 1,000 barrels | No expiry. Overnight swap applies |
| Brent crude oil (UKOIL) | Spot CFD priced from front-month ICE Brent futures | USD | 1,000 barrels | No expiry. Overnight swap applies |
| Natural gas (NGAS) | Spot CFD priced from front-month NYMEX Henry Hub futures | USD | 10,000 MMBtu | No expiry. Overnight swap applies |
Spreads are typical averages during the London and New York sessions and are indicative. They can widen when markets are volatile or thin. Raw forex and metals trades also pay commission; share CFDs pay commission on both accounts. Swaps are in points per lot unless stated, charged three times on Wednesday for forex and metals and on Friday for other markets. Times are server time (GMT+2, or GMT+3 during US summer time).
View energy specificationsTrading schedules
The current specifications include daily breaks and holiday hours. Production decisions, inventory releases, weather and changes in demand can affect energy prices.
Account options
View the accounts and platforms that support your selected energy contract.