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Prices are our trading platform's bid for J225. Times are server time, New York + 7 hours (GMT+2 now). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
The spread when you open, shown live above, and a swap for each night the position stays open. Spreads widen around news and at low liquidity.
Read from our trading platform daily. The specification in MetaTrader 5 always prevails.
Daily break 00:00–01:00.
Server time is New York time + 7 hours.
The change in each calendar month, from our platform's month-end closing prices (bid). Our history for this instrument starts in February 2026.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +9.62% | −9.66% | +12.77% | +10.90% | +7.02% | −11.33% | +4.78% | +1.68% | −6.86% | −3.88% | ||
| Average | – | +9.62% | −9.66% | +12.77% | +10.90% | +7.02% | −11.33% | +4.78% | +1.68% | −6.86% | – | – |
| Months higher | – | 1/1 | 0/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 0/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 0/1 | – | – |
Month to date · Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Zawya · Nov 9, 05:07
Bloomberg · Nov 6, 02:15
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GDP Growth Rate QoQ PrelJPY
Nov 16, 01:50 · Forecast 0.1% · Previous 0.3%
Balance of TradeJPY
Nov 18, 01:50 · Previous -¥556.5B
High-impact releases for JPY over the next 7 days, in server time (GMT+2). Dots on the 1D and 5D charts mark recent releases.
The J225, commonly known as the Nikkei 225, is Japan's primary stock market index and represents 225 large-cap companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is one of the most widely traded equity indices globally, reflecting the health and sentiment of Japan's economy and the Asian markets. With billions in daily notional volume, the Nikkei 225 is a barometer for regional growth, technological innovation, and risk appetite in developed Asian markets.
The J225 is driven by earnings cycles, Bank of Japan monetary policy decisions, currency movements (particularly USD/JPY), global risk sentiment, and geopolitical developments. Japanese corporate earnings, semiconductor sector performance, and broader Asian economic data significantly influence price action. Additionally, safe-haven flows during market stress often affect the index, as does the yen's relative strength against major currencies.
At GCC Brokers, you can trade J225 with automatic execution and no manual intervention. We offer variable spreads across our Zero and Standard account types, with leverage available on indices CFDs. Trade the Nikkei 225 through the week with automatic execution and detailed market data.
J225 trades nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week on the GCC Brokers platform, covering the Tokyo Stock Exchange cash market hours and extended sessions, with closures at weekends and on public holidays; the exact hours, in server time, are in the specifications above.
Spreads are variable and depend on market conditions and your account. Standard and Pro have no commission, and Pro has tighter spreads; Zero has raw spreads plus a commission. The live spread is shown on this page. Positions held overnight are charged or credited a swap, shown in the specifications.
The Nikkei 225 responds to Japanese corporate earnings, Bank of Japan policy announcements, yen strength, and global risk sentiment. Semiconductor stocks, automotive companies, and financial sector performance heavily influence the index. Broader Asian economic data, US equity markets, and geopolitical events also create significant volatility, especially during earnings seasons and central bank meetings.
Yes, absolutely. As a cash index CFD, you can take both long and short positions on J225 with leverage, allowing you to profit from both rising and falling markets. There is no short-selling restriction or borrow fee, making it easy to hedge or speculate on downside moves. Orders are executed automatically whether you are buying or selling.
J225 is liquid and trades long weekday hours, so it is used for both day trading and swing trading. Day traders watch Asian session moves and technical levels; swing traders follow multi-day trends driven by macro events. Indices can move sharply around earnings and policy announcements, so manage risk carefully.
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