In line with our strategy of continuous improvement of trading conditions, we now offer substantially better average spreads on indices.
Please note our amended trading hours(*) for the two-week period between the change in the US from EST to EDT on 14 March 2021 and the subsequent change in the UK from GMT to BST on 28 March 2021.
Our trading hours are mostly based on New York time. The change to DST in the USA on 14 March means a temporary change in the opening and closing times for traders elsewhere.
Please see below our amended trading hours (*) for the two-week period between the change in the US from EST to EDT on 14 March 2021 and the subsequent change in the UK from GMT to BST on 28 March 2021.
| Instrument | Trading Hours in GMT |
|---|---|
| FX* | 21:05 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 21:59:50 – 21:04:01 daily) |
| DARWINS* | 21:05 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 20:59 – 21:05 daily) |
| COMMODITIES | |
| XAUUSD* | 22:01 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 20:59 – 22:01 daily) |
| XAGUSD* | 22:00:01 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 20:59:50 – 22:00:01 daily) |
| XTIUSD* | 22:00:01 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 20:59:50 – 22:00:01 daily) |
| XNGUSD* | 22:00:01 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 20:59:50 – 22:00:01 daily) |
| INDICES | |
| AUS200* | 22:00 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 21:00 – 22:00 daily) |
| STOXX50E* | 22:00 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 21:00 – 22:00 daily) |
| FCHI40* | 22:00 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 21:00 – 22:00 daily) |
| GDAXI | 01:30 – 21:00 (Mon – Fri) |
| SPA35 | 07:00 – 19:00 (Mon – Fri) |
| J225* | 22:00 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 21:00 – 22:00 daily) |
| UK100* | 22:00 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 21:00 – 22:00 daily) |
| SPX500* | 22:00 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 21:00 – 22:00 daily) |
| NDX* | 22:00 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 21:00 – 22:00 daily) |
| WS30* | 22:00 Sun – 20:55 Fri (except 21:00 – 22:00 daily) |
| US STOCKS* | 13:31 -19:59 (Mon – Fri) |
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch at info@darwinex.com should you have questions.
Due to the decrease in volatility, we have lowered the margin requirement for XAGUSD for Professional Clients. In parallel, we have also lowered the margin requirement for XTIUSD, for the same reason, for both Retail and Professional Clients.
Due to the decrease in volatility, we have lowered the margin requirement for XAGUSD for Professional Clients.
In parallel, we have also lowered the margin requirement for XTIUSD, for the same reason, for both Retail and Professional Clients.
The new margin for XAGUSD for Professional Clients will be 4% compared to 10% previously.
The new margin for XTIUSD for both Retail and Professional Clients will be 5% versus 20% previously.
The new margin came into effect on 11 February 2021 and applies to both new and existing trades.
Please note that due to Presidents’ Day in the US on Monday 15 February 2021, commodities and US/Japan indices will close earlier and US stocks will remain closed all day. Commodities 15 February 2021 UTC XAUUSD Early close at 17:43 UTC XAGUSD Early close at 17:59 UTC XTIUSD Early close at 17:44 UTC XNGUSD Early […]
Please note that due to Presidents’ Day in the US on Monday 15 February 2021, commodities and US/Japan indices will close earlier and US stocks will remain closed all day.
| Commodities | 15 February 2021 UTC |
|---|---|
| XAUUSD | Early close at 17:43 UTC |
| XAGUSD | Early close at 17:59 UTC |
| XTIUSD | Early close at 17:44 UTC |
| XNGUSD | Early close at 17:44 UTC |
| Índices | |
| J225 | Early close at 17:58 UTC |
| SPX500 | Early close at 17:58 UTC |
| NDX | Early close at 17:58 UTC |
| WS30 | Early close at 17:58 UTC |
| US stocks | |
| All | CLOSED |
During this time spreads may be wider and liquidity may be thinner. Bank holidays may also give rise to changes in the applicable swap rates.
As always, at info@darwinex.com we’ll be happy to assist you!
Please be aware that Australia Day will be held on 26 January 2021. Kindly note that during this time spreads may be wider and liquidity may be thinner. Also, the following amended trading hours will apply. Indices Tuesday 26 January 2021 AUS200 06:11 – 22:00 UTC The rest of the assets will trade according to their usual […]
Please be aware that Australia Day will be held on 26 January 2021. Kindly note that during this time spreads may be wider and liquidity may be thinner.
Also, the following amended trading hours will apply.
| Indices | Tuesday 26 January 2021 |
| AUS200 | 06:11 – 22:00 UTC |
The rest of the assets will trade according to their usual trading time.
See the full calendar of amended trading hours.
As always, at info@darwinex.com we’ll be happy to assist you!
Please note the amended trading hours that will apply on Monday 18 January 2021.
Please note the amended trading hours that will apply on Monday 18 January 2021.
| Commodities | Monday 18 January 2021 |
| XAUUSD | Early close at 17:43 UTC |
| XAGUSD | Early close at 17:59 UTC |
| XTIUSD | Early close 17:44 UTC |
| XNGUSD | Early close 17:44 UTC |
| Indices | |
| J225 | Early close at 17:58 UTC |
| SPX500 | Early close at 17:58 UTC |
| NDX | Early close at 17:58 UTC |
| WS30 | Early close at 17:58 UTC |
| US Stocks | |
| All US stocks | Closed |
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With the year coming to an end and Brexit coming into force on January 1st 2021, we would like to remind you that Darwinex is Brexit ready. Below are some updates for both existing and new customers. Please note that these will be relevant only in the case of a no-deal Brexit.
With the year coming to an end and Brexit coming into force on January 1st 2021, we would like to remind you that Darwinex is Brexit ready. Below are some updates for both existing and new customers. Please note that these will be relevant only in the case of a no-deal Brexit.
No-deal Brexit for existing EU customers
What changes in your relationship with FCA-regulated Darwinex in a no-deal Brexit scenario? In short: nothing, if you’re an existing customer.
Brexit doesn’t impair your right to trade with counterparties in 3rd countries outside the EU. You could trade with Australian brokers, you continue to enjoy the right to trade with UK brokers.
No-deal Brexit for new EU customers
For Darwinex, a no-deal Brexit scenario means restrictions to market to new EU customers with our FCA entity. We’ll shortly share details of our new license in the EU, which will offer identical conditions to our UK entity.
Our FCA-regulated UK entity will, in any case, continue accepting EU customers whenever reverse solicitation applies. Reverse solicitation means traders and investors approaching Darwinex on their own initiative and Darwinex not having solicited them to trade or invest.
We’ve recorded a podcast episode about Brexit and prepared a Brexit FAQ. Feel free to send to info@darwinex.com any questions you might have and we’ll answer them for everyone’s benefit!
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