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SPX500 lot size

At Vantage it is listed as SP500, at $1 per point per lot with a 0.1 minimum lot. At other brokers (US500), check the value per point in the symbol specification.

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SPX500 point value

SizeLotsUnitsPoint value
Standard1.0011.00 USD
Mini0.100.100.10 USD
Micro0.010.010.01 USD

SPX500: 1 point = 1 in price. Values in USD, the currency it is quoted in; the calculator converts them to your account currency. With a contract size of 1 per lot, the most common one; check your broker’s.

Contract size and minimum lot checked on against the Vantage and Axi specifications.

Example

A $10,000 account, 1% risk ($100) and a stop 12 points away. Each point is worth 1.00 USD per lot, so the stop costs 12.00 USD per lot: 100 ÷ 12.00 = 8.30 lots.

Frequently asked questions

How much is one point worth on SPX500?

On SPX500, 1 point is a move of 1 in the price. With 1 lot (contract size 1) it is worth $1; with 0.10 lots, $0.10, and with 0.01 lots, $0.01.

How many SPX500 lots should I open to risk $100 with a 12-point stop?

With a 12-point stop, each lot loses $12. To risk $100: 100 ÷ 12.00 = 8.3333 lots, which rounded down to the 0.10 step is 8.30 lots.

What is the minimum lot size on SPX500?

It depends on the broker, like the contract size. The calculator starts from a 0.10 minimum lot and a contract of 1 per lot; you can change both in “Broker settings”. In MT4/MT5, right-click the symbol → Specification.

What leverage and margin does SPX500 need?

For retail clients in the EU, ESMA caps SPX500 at 1:20. At a price of 6,500, 1 lot controls $6,500 and needs about $325 of margin.

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