Our Natural Gas instrument is an energy-based commodity which is popularly traded on our platform. It’s a fossil fuel formed beneath the earth’s surface, mainly composed of methane. Natural gas has many uses, the most common being a heat source for buildings and water, and as a generator of electricity. The majority of natural gas is produced in the US, Russia, Iran, Qatar and Canada. The price of natural gas is affected by weather and natural disasters, the rise of renewable energy alternatives, and ease of transportation between suppliers. Analyse our Natural Gas price chart and trade through spread bets and CFDs.
Source: CMC Markets. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Trading details
Margin rates
Tier |
Units |
Rate The margin rate(s) applicable depend on the size of your position. Only the portion of your position that falls within each tier is subject to the margin rate applicable for that tier. |
---|---|---|
1 |
0 - 220,000 |
8.43% |
2 |
220,000 - 6,500,000 |
10% |
3 |
> 6,500,000 |
12% |
Trading hours
Day |
Trading hours |
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Sun | 18:00-00:00 |
Mon | 00:00-17:00 / 18:00-00:00 |
Tue | 00:00-17:00 / 18:00-00:00 |
Wed | 00:00-17:00 / 18:00-00:00 |
Thu | 00:00-17:00 / 18:00-00:00 |
Pricing details based on relevant CFD instrument
ALL CLIENTS
of CMC client accounts with open positions in this market expect the price to rise
of CMC client accounts with open positions in this market expect the price to fall
Client sentiment is provided by CMC Markets for general information only, is historical in nature and is not intended to provide any form of trading or investment advice – it must not form the basis of your trading or investment decisions.
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