US100 in Exness

Setting Up Exness Account for US100 Trading in Pakistan

Visit the Exness website and click “Open Account.” Provide your name, email, and Pakistani phone number. Select your preferred account type: Standard (variable spreads from 1.5 points, no commission), Zero (tighter spreads with $3.5 commission per lot), or Pro (fixed spreads with instant execution).

Complete verification by submitting identity documents and proof of residence. After approval (typically 24-48 hours), fund your account through Pakistani payment methods including bank transfers, e-wallets, and cryptocurrency.

Configuring MT4/MT5 for US100 Trading

Download MetaTrader platform from Exness Personal Area. Set timezone to Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5) through Tools → Options → Charts → Time Zone. Add US100 to Market Watch by right-clicking and selecting “Show All” or searching for “US100.”

Customizing Charts for US100 Analysis

Adjust visual settings by right-clicking on the US100 chart and selecting “Properties.” Add technical indicators via “Insert” → “Indicators.”

Recommended indicators for US100:

1. Moving Averages (50 and 200-period)
2. MACD (12, 26, 9)
3. RSI (14)
4. Bollinger Bands (20, 2)

Save your settings as a template for quick application to future charts.

Trading US100 on Exness Platforms in Pakistan

Execute trades by right-clicking on the chart and selecting “Trading” → “New Order” or pressing F9. Specify volume, order type, and optional Stop Loss/Take Profit levels. Click “Buy by Market” for long positions or “Sell by Market” for short positions.

For scheduled entries, use pending orders by selecting “Pending Order” and specifying desired entry price. Available types include Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Buy Stop, and Sell Stop.

Managing Active US100 Positions

All positions appear in the Terminal window under “Trade” tab. Modify existing positions by right-clicking and selecting “Modify or Delete Order.” For partial closure, select “Close by” and specify the volume to close.

Implementing Risk Management for US100 Trading

US100 can experience significant volatility during US trading hours. Implement position sizing based on account equity, risking 1-2% per trade.

Calculate position size for US100 trades:

1. Determine risk amount (account balance × risk percentage)
2. Identify stop loss distance in points
3. Calculate position size: risk amount ÷ (stop loss points × $1 per point per lot)
4. Round down to nearest 0.01 lots

Understanding US100 Market Hours and Volatility Patterns

From a Pakistani perspective, US100 trading sessions can be divided into three volatility zones:

1. Pre-US hours (01:05-17:30 PKT): Lower volatility, suitable for range-trading
2. US active hours (17:30-03:00 PKT): Highest volatility and liquidity
3. Post-US hours (03:00-04:55 PKT): Decreasing volatility

US100 experiences increased volatility during Federal Reserve announcements (typically 02:00 PKT), US tech earnings releases (usually around 04:00 PKT), and major economic data publications like Non-Farm Payrolls (generally 20:30 PKT on the first Friday of each month).

Correlation with Other Markets and Instruments

US100 maintains specific correlations with other markets. The instrument shows positive correlation with US30 (Dow Jones) and SPX500 (S&P 500), though US100 typically exhibits higher volatility due to its technology focus. It often demonstrates inverse correlation with the USD currency value.

Major price movements in companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google (which constitute a significant portion of the index) frequently drive US100 direction. Monitor these key constituent companies for potential trading opportunities.

Fundamental Analysis for US100 Trading in Pakistan

The index’s performance is influenced by US technology sector health and economic indicators.

Key factors affecting US100:

1. Fed policy and interest rates
2. Technology sector earnings
3. US consumer confidence data
4. Semiconductor supply chain developments

Access economic calendar through “Tools” → “Calendar” on MetaTrader.

Seasonal Patterns in US100 Movement

US100 often experiences the “January effect” with positive early-year performance. Higher volatility occurs during earnings season (mid-January to February) and during September-October. Year-end trading shows lower liquidity with potential erratic movements.

Advanced US100 Trading Strategies for Pakistani Traders

Several advanced strategies are specifically tailored for US100 characteristics. Sector rotation analysis involves monitoring capital flows between different sectors represented in the NASDAQ-100 and broader market. Gap trading capitalizes on price gaps at the US market open (18:30 PKT).

Backtest these strategies using the Strategy Tester functionality in MetaTrader by selecting “View” → “Strategy Tester” or pressing Ctrl+R.

Automating US100 Trading with Expert Advisors

To implement an EA, locate it in the Navigator window under “Expert Advisors,” then drag it onto the US100 chart. Enable automated trading by clicking “Tools” → “Options” → “Expert Advisors” and checking “Allow automated trading” and “Allow DLL imports” (if required). Click the “AutoTrading” button in the toolbar until it displays in green.

Test EAs in Strategy Tester mode before deploying with real capital. Most effective US100 EAs incorporate volatility filters that adjust position sizing based on current market conditions.

Troubleshooting Common US100 Trading Issues in Pakistan

Connection problems may occur during internet instability. Use stable connections and configure firewall to allow MetaTrader. For price feed delays, refresh data (F5) or restart platform.

Contacting Exness Support from Pakistan

For persistent issues, contact Exness through live chat (24/7), email ([email protected]), or the Help Center. For urgent trading matters, phone support is available with local Pakistani numbers.