Futures
Futures are one of the most popular form of CFDs. IC Markets offer a range of Futures from around the world, including ICE Dollar Index and CBOE VIX Index. Online Futures based CFDs are offered exclusively on IC Markets’ MetaTrader 4 Platform.
CFD futures are priced directly from the underlying futures markets, with commissions, financing charges and dividend adjustments all built into the spread itself. IC Markets offers competitive spreads across all of our Future CFDs.
The following table shows our selection of global Futures CFDs
Futures
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Index
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Symbol
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|---|---|
| ICE Dollar Index Futures | DXY |
| CBOE VIX Index Futures | VIX |
| Brent Crude Oil Futures | BRENT |
| WTI Crude Oil Futures | WTI |
Futures CFD Example
Buying the Volatility Index (VIX)
Opening the Position
For every point that the bid quote on the VIX rises above 14.20 you will make a profit of $0.01 USD, for every point the bid quote falls below 14.20 you will lose $0.01 USD.
Closing the Position
Four days later, the VIX has risen to 18.20/18.35 and you decide to take your profit. You close your position by selling 1 contract at 18.20.
The gross profit on your trade is calculated as follows:
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Calculation
|
|
|---|---|
| Opening Price | 14.20 |
| Closing Price | 18.20 |
| Difference | 4.00 (400 Index points) |
| Gross Profit on Trade | 400 x 1 contracts ($0.01 per point) = USD $4.00 |
You should be aware that if the market had moved in the opposite direction, you would have made a loss that could have exceeded your initial deposit.
Upcoming Expiring, Spot Oil and Tradable Markets
Futures expiry/roll process
IC Markets Futures CFDs are set to expire on the day the contract expires on the underlying market. When a Futures CFD contract expires, all open positions will be closed at the futures settlement price; as reported by the futures exchange. This process would usually take place on the day following the expiry. Open positions are not rolled to the next front month so any clients wishing to hold long term positions must reopen the trade on the next available contract.
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Index
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Symbol
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Contract Month
|
Expiry Date
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|---|---|---|---|
| US Volatility Index Futures | VIXF7 | JAN-17 | 18-JAN-17 |
| WTI Crude Oil Futures | WTIG7 | FEB-17 | 19-JAN-17 |
| Brent Crude Oil Futures | BRENTH7 | MAR-17 | 31-JAN-17 |
| US Volatility Index Futures | VIXG7 | FEB-17 | 15-FEB-17 |
| WTI Crude Oil Futures | WTIH7 | MAR-17 | 17-FEB-17 |
| US Dollar Index Futures | DXYH7 | MAR-17 | 13-MAR-17 |
Soft Commodities Expiry Information:
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Soft Commodity
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Contract Month
|
Expiry Date
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|---|---|---|
| CoffeeH7 | MAR-17 | 16-FEB-17 |
| SugarH7 | MAR-17 | 27-FEB-17 |
| CornH7 | MAR-17 | 27-FEB-17 |
| WheatH7 | MAR-17 | 27-FEB-17 |
| SoybeanH7 | MAR-17 | 27-FEB-16 |
Contract Specification Sheet
IC Markets Contract Specification Sheet provides further information regarding the Futures on offer their trading hours and spreads.