Energies Trading

ENERGIES TRADING

Depending on your level of experience and trading strategy, choose between spot and future contracts to trade on the rising and falling crude oil markets with CFDs and the best trading conditions in the industry.

WHY TRADE CFDs ON ENERGIES

Ultra-fast execution

Low margin requirements

Tight spreads

Portfolio diversification

Trade on both rising and falling prices

Risk-free demo account

Popular Energies

Metals Spot Contract Specifications

Swap values in margin currency		Trading Hours
Symbol	Description	Spreads as low as	Leverage (up to)	Short	Long	Monday Open	Friday Close	Break
UKOIL	UK Brent Oil	0.07	1:200	0.0	0.0	3:05:00	23:57:59	–
USOIL	US Crude Oil	0.11	1:200	0.0	0.0	1:05:00	23:57:59	–

Important

Swaps values may be adjusted daily based on market conditions and rates provided by our Price Provider applicable to all open positions. Triple swaps are applied every Wednesday. Swaps for USOil and UKOil are expressed in US Dollars.
Server Times: Winter: GMT+2 and Summer: GMT+3 (DST) (last Sunday of March and ends last Sunday of October).
During the time period from 23:55 to 00:05 server time increased spreads and decreased liquidity can take place due to daily bank rollover. In case of inadequate liquidity/spreads during bank rollover, widened spreads and excessive slippage may occur. Therefore orders may not be executed during these times.

Calculating Energies Margin Requirements – Example

Account base currency:	USD
Position:	Open 10 lots BUY USOIL at 43.20
1 Lot size:	100 Barrels
Margin requirement:	0.5% of Notional Value
Notional value is:	10 * 100 * 43.20 = 43,200 USD
Margin required is:	43,200 USD * 0.005 = 216 USD

Swap values in margin currency		Trading Hours
Symbol	Description	Spreads as low as	Leverage (up to)	Short	Long	Monday Open	Friday Close	Break
UKOIL	UK Brent Oil	0.07	1:200	0.0	0.0	3:05:00	23:57:59	–
USOIL	US Crude Oil	0.11	1:200	0.0	0.0	1:05:00	23:57:59	–

Important

Swaps values may be adjusted daily based on market conditions and rates provided by our Price Provider applicable to all open positions. Triple swaps are applied every Wednesday. Swaps for USOil and UKOil are expressed in US Dollars.
Server Times: Winter: GMT+2 and Summer: GMT+3 (DST) (last Sunday of March and ends last Sunday of October).
During the time period from 23:55 to 00:05 server time increased spreads and decreased liquidity can take place due to daily bank rollover. In case of inadequate liquidity/spreads during bank rollover, widened spreads and excessive slippage may occur. Therefore orders may not be executed during these times.

Calculating Energies Margin Requirements – Example

Account base currency:	USD
Position:	Open 10 lots BUY USOIL at 43.20
1 Lot size:	100 Barrels
Margin requirement:	0.5% of Notional Value
Notional value is:	10 * 100 * 43.20 = 43,200 USD
Margin required is:	43,200 USD * 0.005 = 216 USD

Swap values in margin currency		Trading Hours
Symbol	Description	Spreads as low as	Leverage (up to)	Short	Long	Monday Open	Friday Close	Break
UKOIL	UK Brent Oil	0.07	1:200	0.0	0.0	3:05:00	23:57:59	–
USOIL	US Crude Oil	0.11	1:200	0.0	0.0	1:05:00	23:57:59	–

Important

Swaps values may be adjusted daily based on market conditions and rates provided by our Price Provider applicable to all open positions. Triple swaps are applied every Wednesday. Swaps for USOil and UKOil are expressed in US Dollars.
Server Times: Winter: GMT+2 and Summer: GMT+3 (DST) (last Sunday of March and ends last Sunday of October).
During the time period from 23:55 to 00:05 server time increased spreads and decreased liquidity can take place due to daily bank rollover. In case of inadequate liquidity/spreads during bank rollover, widened spreads and excessive slippage may occur. Therefore orders may not be executed during these times.

Calculating Energies Margin Requirements – Example

Account base currency:	USD
Position:	Open 10 lots BUY USOIL at 43.20
1 Lot size:	100 Barrels
Margin requirement:	0.5% of Notional Value
Notional value is:	10 * 100 * 43.20 = 43,200 USD
Margin required is:	43,200 USD * 0.005 = 216 USD

WHAT IS ENERGIES TRADING?

Energy trading refers to the buying and selling of energy commodities, such as crude oil, in various financial markets around the world based on the changes in the prices of these commodities, which are influenced by a range of factors, including supply and demand, weather patterns, geopolitical events, and economic conditions.

Some energy traders specialize in physical trading, where they buy and sell physical commodities, while others focus on financial trading, where they trade derivatives such as futures contracts. At HFM, you can trade CFDs on Energies with leverage, tight spreads and ultra-fast execution.

You can choose between the MT4 and MT5 platforms and the HFM App to start trading CFDs on Energies.

CHOOSE YOUR CFD FOREX TRADING PLATFORM

Access a wide range of desktop, web and mobile Trading Platforms including the HFM platform, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.

MetaTrader 4

Enter and exit trades at specific price levels and manage their risk effectively.

MetaTrader 5

Select your preferred currency pairs and use the platform's advanced trading tools to open, manage, and close your positions.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get started with Energies trading?

Firstly, a good understanding of the energy markets and the factors that can impact commodity prices. Then, open an HFM Live or Demo trading account and choose your platform, strategy and trading opportunity. Open your position and monitor.

What factors can impact the price of energy commodities?

There are several factors that can impact the prices of energy commodities, including:

Supply and demand: Like any other commodity, the prices of energy commodities, such as crude oil and natural gas, are largely influenced by supply and demand factors. If the demand for energy commodities increases while the supply remains unchanged or decreases, the price of the commodity is likely to rise. Conversely, if the supply increases while demand remains constant or decreases, the price is likely to fall.
Geopolitical tensions: Political instability, conflict, and unrest in major oil-producing regions can disrupt the supply of energy commodities, leading to price spikes. For example, political tensions in the Middle East or other major oil-producing regions can impact global oil supply and drive oil prices up.
Weather conditions: Extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes, floods, or droughts, can impact the production and transportation of energy commodities, leading to supply disruptions and price spikes.
Currency exchange rates: The prices of energy commodities are often quoted in US dollars. Changes in exchange rates can impact the purchasing power of other countries and affect the demand for energy commodities, which can in turn impact their prices.
Technological advancements: Advancements in technology can impact the production, transportation, and distribution of energy commodities, which can in turn impact their prices. For example, advances in hydraulic fracturing technology have led to increased production of shale oil and gas in the United States, which has impacted global oil prices.

How much do I need to start trading Energies?

At HFM, we offer multiple account types to suit the specific requirements of different traders. Whatever your trading strategy, level of funding or appetite for risk, there is an account to match your needs. Please, check our Accounts Page for more information.

What is the most traded energy commodity in the world?

Brent Crude oil leads the pack as the most traded energy commodity globally. Brent Crude is highly valued by traders and investors because it is used as a benchmark for pricing a majority of the world’s crude oil. The price of Brent Crude is determined by various factors, such as global supply and demand, geopolitical events, and economic indicators. Due to its importance as a global benchmark, fluctuations in the price of Brent Crude can have a significant impact on global financial markets, as well as on the economies of countries that rely heavily on oil exports.