Starting from 11 August 2025, we are introducing changes to selected instruments in the CFD Stock Indices and Crude Oil categories. These changes include:
new margin requirements,
changes to the nominal value of 1 lot (which will be lower than before),
new instrument names (tickers) in trading platforms.
From 11 August 2025, trading of CFD indices is commission-free
If you currently hold any positions in one of the affected instruments, please make sure to close them by 14 August 2025. The old instruments will not be available in trading platforms from 16.8.2025
📌 What exactly is changing?
Old Instrument Name | New Instrument Name | Nominal Value Change (1 Lot) |
FTSE | UK100 | 10× lower |
ASX | AU200 | 10× lower |
STOXX50 | EU50 | 10× lower |
CAC | FRA40 | 10× lower |
DAX | GER40 | 25× lower |
HK50 | HKD50 | 100× lower |
NIKKEI | JP225 | 1000× lower |
DOW | US30 | 5× lower |
NSDQ | US100 | 20× lower |
SP | US500 | 50× lower |
BRENT | UKOIL | the same nominal value |
CL | USOIL | the same nominal value |
❗What happens if I don’t close my positions in time?
As of 11 August 2025, positions on old instruments can only be closed (Close-only mode).
New positions can be opened only on the new set of instruments.
Any remaining open positions on old instruments after 14 August will be force-closed on our side, with no automatic reopening on the new instruments.
The old instruments will not be available in trading platforms from 16.8.2025
📥 Where can I find the new instruments?
The new instruments will be available in the trading platform under the standard instrument list once introduced.
You can find a list of all tradable instruments on Fintokei website including the standard trading hours
If you don’t see them, check your instrument view settings or follow the steps provided in this FAQ.
📝 Will leverage change with this update?
No – the trading leverage remains the same for all affected instruments.
You can find the full leverage overview here: