What Is International Markets Trading?
What international market access means
International markets trading gives you exposure to markets beyond the currency world: the benchmark stock indices of major economies, the industrial metals that power global manufacturing, and established digital assets. You trade these markets through contracts whose value follows the underlying market, without owning the underlying shares or physical metal.
How clients access approved markets
Access is through an approved trading account on MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5. Once your application is reviewed and approved, every approved market on this page is available from the same account you use for currency trading.
How orders are placed
Orders are placed directly on the platform, at the live prices shown, using the full range of order types the platform supports, from instant market orders to limits and stops.
Who may be eligible to apply
The service is designed for clients who understand contract-based trading and its risks. Eligibility is confirmed through our application review, and access to certain products may depend on your classification and jurisdiction.
The main risks to understand
Each market carries its own risk profile. Index prices react to economic and corporate events, industrial commodities move with global supply and demand, and cryptocurrencies are among the most volatile products available. Currency movements add a further layer, because many of these markets are quoted in their home currency rather than in dollars or dirhams.
Explore Approved International Markets
Four market categories are available, each published below with full contract specifications: tick sizes and values, minimum order sizes, quoted currencies, margin rates and trading hours. Select a category to view its instruments.
Trade 17 benchmark indices across the world's leading economies, from the US SPX 500 and US Tech 100 to the UK 100, Germany 30, Japan 225 and Hong Kong 50. Each index is quoted in its home market currency, shown in the table below.
| Instrument | Symbol | Contract Multiplier | Tick Size | Tick Value | Min Order Size | Quoted Currency | Margin Rate (%) | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia 200 | AUS200 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1 | AUD | 2 | 17:50 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST / EDT (except 17:00 - 17:50 daily) |
| China A50 | CHA50 | 1 | 00.1 | 00.1 | 0.01 | USD | 3 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST / EDT (except 17:00 - 18:00 daily) |
| China H Shares | CHS50 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1 | HKD | 3 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST / EDT (except 17:00 - 18:00 daily) |
| Europe 50 | EUR50 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1 | EUR | 3 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST / EDT (except 17:00 - 18:00 daily) |
| France 40 | FCHI | 1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1 | EUR | 3 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST / EDT (except 17:00 - 18:00 daily) |
| Germany 30 (Mini) | GER30m | 1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1 | EUR | 3 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST / EDT (except 17:00 - 18:00 daily) |
| US SPX 500 | SPX500 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD | 2 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST |
| US Tech 100 | NAS100 | 1 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.1 | USD | 2 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST |
| UK 100 | UK100 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | GBP | 2 | 01:00 Mon - 21:00 Fri GMT |
| Japan 225 | JPN225 | 100 | 5 | 500 | 1 | JPY | 3 | 08:00 Mon - 03:00 Fri JST |
| Hong Kong 50 | HK50 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | HKD | 3 | 09:15 Mon - 16:00 Fri HKT |
Access key industrial commodities including Brent Crude Oil, WTI Crude, Natural Gas, Copper, Gold, and Silver with transparent contract specifications.
| Instrument | Symbol | Contract Multiplier | Tick Size | Tick Value | Min Order Size | Quoted Currency | Margin Rate (%) | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Crude Oil | UKOIL | 100 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.1 | USD | 3 | 01:00 Mon - 23:00 Fri GMT |
| WTI Crude Oil | USOIL | 100 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.1 | USD | 3 | 01:00 Mon - 23:00 Fri GMT |
| Natural Gas | NGAS | 1000 | 0.001 | 1.00 | 0.1 | USD | 4 | 01:00 Mon - 23:00 Fri GMT |
| High Grade Copper | COPPER | 2500 | 0.0005 | 1.25 | 0.1 | USD | 4 | 01:00 Mon - 23:00 Fri GMT |
| Spot Gold | XAUUSD | 100 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.01 | USD | 1 | 00:00 Mon - 23:59 Fri GMT |
| Spot Silver | XAGUSD | 5000 | 0.001 | 5.00 | 0.01 | USD | 2 | 00:00 Mon - 23:59 Fri GMT |
| Spot Platinum | XPTUSD | 100 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.01 | USD | 2 | 00:00 Mon - 23:59 Fri GMT |
| Spot Palladium | XPDUSD | 100 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.01 | USD | 3 | 00:00 Mon - 23:59 Fri GMT |
Trade major digital currency CFDs including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin with 24/7 market access.
| Instrument | Symbol | Contract Multiplier | Tick Size | Tick Value | Min Order Size | Quoted Currency | Margin Rate (%) | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin CFD | BTCUSD | 1 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | USD | 10 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Ethereum CFD | ETHUSD | 1 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.1 | USD | 10 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Ripple CFD | XRPUSD | 100 | 0.0001 | 0.01 | 1.0 | USD | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Litecoin CFD | LTCUSD | 1 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.1 | USD | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Solana CFD | SOLUSD | 1 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.1 | USD | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Cardano CFD | ADAUSD | 100 | 0.0001 | 0.01 | 1.0 | USD | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Polkadot CFD | DOTUSD | 10 | 0.001 | 0.01 | 0.1 | USD | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
Trade cross-crypto pairs and crypto-fiat pairs with institutional-grade liquidity.
| Instrument | Symbol | Contract Multiplier | Tick Size | Tick Value | Min Order Size | Quoted Currency | Margin Rate (%) | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC / EUR | BTCEUR | 1 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | EUR | 10 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| ETH / EUR | ETHEUR | 1 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.1 | EUR | 10 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| BTC / ETH | BTCETH | 1 | 0.0001 | 0.0001 | 0.01 | ETH | 15 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| ETH / BTC | ETHBTC | 1 | 0.0001 | 0.0001 | 0.1 | BTC | 15 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| SOL / EUR | SOLEUR | 1 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.1 | EUR | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| XRP / BTC | XRPBTC | 100 | 0.00000001 | 0.000001 | 1.0 | BTC | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
Overview of overnight financing rates (swap rates) for held positions across Global Indices and Cryptocurrency CFDs.
| Category | Base Benchmark Rate | Long Fee (%) | Short Fee (%) | Financing Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Indices (US/EU) | SOFR / ESTER | +2.50% | -2.50% | Daily 17:00 EST |
| Global Indices (APAC) | TONA / HIBOR | +2.50% | -2.50% | Daily 17:00 EST |
| Crypto CFDs (BTC/ETH) | Base Crypto Financing | +5.00% | -5.00% | Daily 00:00 UTC |
| Crypto Pairs / Altcoins | Base Crypto Financing | +7.50% | -7.50% | Daily 00:00 UTC |
| Commodity CFDs (Energies) | SOFR Benchmark | +3.00% | -3.00% | Daily 17:00 EST |
| Precious Metals CFDs | SOFR Benchmark | +2.00% | -2.00% | Daily 17:00 EST |
Trade 17 benchmark indices across the world's leading economies, from the US SPX 500 and US Tech 100 to the UK 100, Germany 30, Japan 225 and Hong Kong 50. Each index is quoted in its home market currency.
| Instrument | Symbol | Tick Size | Quoted Currency | Margin Rate (%) | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia 200 | AUS200 | 0.1 | AUD | 2 | 17:50 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST |
| China A50 | CHA50 | 00.1 | USD | 3 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST |
| China H Shares | CHS50 | 0.1 | HKD | 3 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST |
| Europe 50 | EUR50 | 0.1 | EUR | 3 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST |
| France 40 | FCHI | 0.1 | EUR | 3 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST |
| Germany 30 (Mini) | GER30m | 0.1 | EUR | 3 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST |
| US SPX 500 | SPX500 | 0.1 | USD | 2 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST |
| US Tech 100 | NAS100 | 0.25 | USD | 2 | 18:00 Sun - 17:00 Fri EST |
| UK 100 | UK100 | 0.5 | GBP | 2 | 01:00 Mon - 21:00 Fri GMT |
| Japan 225 | JPN225 | 5 | JPY | 3 | 08:00 Mon - 03:00 Fri JST |
| Hong Kong 50 | HK50 | 1 | HKD | 3 | 09:15 Mon - 16:00 Fri HKT |
Access key industrial commodities including Brent Crude Oil, WTI Crude, Natural Gas, Copper, Gold, and Silver.
| Instrument | Symbol | Tick Size | Quoted Currency | Margin Rate (%) | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Crude Oil | UKOIL | 0.01 | USD | 3 | 01:00 Mon - 23:00 Fri GMT |
| WTI Crude Oil | USOIL | 0.01 | USD | 3 | 01:00 Mon - 23:00 Fri GMT |
| Natural Gas | NGAS | 0.001 | USD | 4 | 01:00 Mon - 23:00 Fri GMT |
| High Grade Copper | COPPER | 0.0005 | USD | 4 | 01:00 Mon - 23:00 Fri GMT |
| Spot Gold | XAUUSD | 0.01 | USD | 1 | 00:00 Mon - 23:59 Fri GMT |
| Spot Silver | XAGUSD | 0.001 | USD | 2 | 00:00 Mon - 23:59 Fri GMT |
| Spot Platinum | XPTUSD | 0.01 | USD | 2 | 00:00 Mon - 23:59 Fri GMT |
| Spot Palladium | XPDUSD | 0.01 | USD | 3 | 00:00 Mon - 23:59 Fri GMT |
Trade major digital currency CFDs including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin with 24/7 market access.
| Instrument | Symbol | Tick Size | Quoted Currency | Margin Rate (%) | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin CFD | BTCUSD | 0.01 | USD | 10 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Ethereum CFD | ETHUSD | 0.01 | USD | 10 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Ripple CFD | XRPUSD | 0.0001 | USD | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Litecoin CFD | LTCUSD | 0.01 | USD | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Solana CFD | SOLUSD | 0.01 | USD | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Cardano CFD | ADAUSD | 0.0001 | USD | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| Polkadot CFD | DOTUSD | 0.001 | USD | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
Trade cross-crypto pairs and crypto-fiat pairs with institutional-grade liquidity.
| Instrument | Symbol | Tick Size | Quoted Currency | Margin Rate (%) | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC / EUR | BTCEUR | 0.01 | EUR | 10 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| ETH / EUR | ETHEUR | 0.01 | EUR | 10 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| BTC / ETH | BTCETH | 0.0001 | ETH | 15 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| ETH / BTC | ETHBTC | 0.0001 | BTC | 15 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| SOL / EUR | SOLEUR | 0.01 | EUR | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
| XRP / BTC | XRPBTC | 0.00000001 | BTC | 20 | 24/7 Continuous Trading |
Overview of overnight financing rates (swap rates) for held positions across Global Indices and Cryptocurrency CFDs.
| Category | Base Benchmark Rate | Long Fee (%) | Short Fee (%) | Financing Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Indices (US/EU) | SOFR / ESTER | +2.50% | -2.50% | Daily 17:00 EST |
| Global Indices (APAC) | TONA / HIBOR | +2.50% | -2.50% | Daily 17:00 EST |
| Crypto CFDs (BTC/ETH) | Base Crypto Financing | +5.00% | -5.00% | Daily 00:00 UTC |
| Crypto Pairs / Altcoins | Base Crypto Financing | +7.50% | -7.50% | Daily 00:00 UTC |
| Commodity CFDs (Energies) | SOFR Benchmark | +3.00% | -3.00% | Daily 17:00 EST |
| Precious Metals CFDs | SOFR Benchmark | +2.00% | -2.00% | Daily 17:00 EST |
*Specifications are subject to periodic review. The live specifications on the trading platform always apply to your account.
Your International Markets Journey
Review the service, costs and risks
Read the product information, specifications and risk disclosures for the markets that interest you.
Select the relevant account route
Choose between the Standard Account and the swap-free Islamic Account.
Complete the account application
The secure online form takes minutes to complete.
Submit identification and required documents
Proof of identity, proof of address and any supporting documents, uploaded directly through the application.
Client classification and eligibility review
We assess your application against regulatory requirements, including the appropriateness of these markets for your knowledge and experience.
Account approval, where applicable
Approval depends on the outcome of the review, and we keep you informed throughout.
Access approved markets through the platform
Receive your credentials and trade every approved market from one account.
*Applications and market access are subject to review and approval.
Access International Markets
Every market on this page trades through MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, wherever you are:
Web Access
Trade from any modern browser, with nothing to install
Mobile Access
Full trading and account functions on iOS and Android
Desktop Access
A complete workstation for charting and deeper analysis
Market Information
Live prices across indices, commodities and digital assets
Charts & Tools
Technical indicators, drawing tools and one-click trading
Order Functions
Market, limit and stop orders across all approved products
Account Information
Balances, positions, history and statements in one place
Support Resources
Platform guides and assistance whenever you need them
What Should Clients Consider?
Market Hours
Trading hours vary by market and time zone. The specification tables above show the hours for every instrument.
Currency Exposure
Many products are quoted in their home currency, so exchange-rate movements can affect your results.
Settlement
Settlement practices differ by market. Positions are cash-settled in the instrument's quoted currency.
Market Rules
Each market has its own rules and practices, particularly around openings, closings and public holidays.
Liquidity
Liquidity is deepest during an instrument's home market hours and thinner outside them.
Jurisdictional Restrictions
Some products may not be available in every country. Availability is confirmed during application review.
How Orders Are Handled
Orders are placed through the trading platform at the prices shown, and are received and processed under our order execution arrangements. Depending on the product and market conditions, orders may be executed by AETRAM or transmitted for execution.
Market availability follows each instrument's trading hours, and orders placed outside those hours are handled when the market reopens. Positions are cash-settled in the quoted currency of the instrument, with any conversion applied at prevailing rates.
Trading costs may take the form of spreads, commissions or mark-ups, depending on the instrument, and are set out in the published charges schedule. In certain transactions, AETRAM may act as principal or counterparty under its licensed permissions. Where this applies, it is disclosed, and our conflict-of-interest controls are designed to identify, manage and disclose any conflicts so that clients are treated fairly.
This summary does not replace the formal client agreement, execution policy or other legal documents.
Financial Products Dealer
AETRAM FINSERV LLC is licensed for Financial Products Dealer activity. This is a licensed dealing capacity and may support AETRAM acting as principal or counterparty in certain transactions, where applicable and subject to client agreement, disclosures, conflict-of-interest controls and applicable law.
Financial Products Dealer is not presented on this website as a separate client-facing product or service.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility for international markets trading depends on a defined set of factors, each confirmed during the application:
Client Classification
Your regulatory classification, confirmed during review
Country or Jurisdiction
Services are subject to jurisdictional restrictions
Age and Legal Capacity
Applicants must be of legal age with capacity to contract
Identity and Address Verification
Standard proof of identity and address
Financial Circumstances
A picture of your financial position
Trading Knowledge and Experience
Your familiarity with contract-based trading
Product or Market Appropriateness
Assessed where required, particularly for higher-risk products such as cryptocurrency CFDs
Applicable Jurisdictional Restrictions
Confirmed for the products you wish to trade
Acceptance of Risk Disclosures
Confirmation that you have read and understood the risks
* Eligibility does not guarantee application approval or access to every market or product.
Understand the Costs
Depending on the product and how you trade, charges may include:
Every figure on your account matches the published charges schedule and your client agreement.
Important Risks to Understand
Market Risk
Prices can move rapidly in response to economic data, corporate events, policy decisions and market sentiment, at any hour the market is open.
Currency Risk
Exchange-rate movements can affect the value of positions quoted in other currencies, adding to or offsetting the market's own movement.
Liquidity Risk
In some conditions it may be harder to trade, and prices may move sharply between trades, particularly outside home market hours.
Execution Risk
Orders may not always execute at the expected price, particularly in fast markets or around market openings.
Settlement Risk
Delays or differences in market practices may affect settlement and processing.
Political & Economic Risk
Elections, policy changes, sanctions and economic developments can move international markets suddenly.
Counterparty Risk
Contract-based trading involves exposure to the counterparty to your transactions.
Regulatory Risk
Rules differ between countries and may change, affecting product availability and trading conditions. Cryptocurrency products face particular regulatory uncertainty.
These summaries are a starting point. Cryptocurrency CFDs and crypto pairs carry substantially higher risk than other products on this page. Read the complete risk disclosure before applying.
* International market trading may not be suitable for all clients.
What May Be Required?
The application asks for a defined set of information, so you can prepare in advance:
Proof of Identity
A valid passport or Emirates ID
Proof of Residential Address
A recent utility bill, bank statement or tenancy contract
Contact Information
Your phone number and email address
Tax-Residency Information
As required under international reporting standards
Financial Information
Your income, savings and investment profile
Source-of-Funds Information
Where the capital you trade with comes from
Trading Knowledge & Experience
Your history with these or similar products
Additional Documents
Incorporation and ownership documents for non-individual applicants, or others where requested during the review
* Final requirements may vary according to client category, jurisdiction and applicable regulations.
Explore the Platform Before Applying
A demo environment is the sensible first step, particularly for markets you have not traded before. It lets you:
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Learn your way around MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
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Review the tools, charts and indicators
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Practise entering, modifying and closing orders
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Become familiar with account functions
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Explore live market information across indices, commodities and
digital assets
* Demo activity does not represent live trading or expected results, and conditions may differ from a live account.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is trading contracts whose value follows international markets: benchmark stock indices, industrial commodities and digital assets. An index CFD, for example, lets you trade the direction of an entire market, such as the US SPX 500 or the UK 100, without buying the individual shares.
No. Product availability depends on your jurisdiction and applicable restrictions, and is confirmed during the application review.
Typically proof of identity, proof of address, and your tax-residency and financial information; non-individual applicants also provide incorporation and ownership documents. The application lists exactly what is needed as you go.
Orders placed on the platform are received and processed under our order execution arrangements, and may be executed by AETRAM or transmitted for execution. In certain transactions AETRAM may act as principal or counterparty, where applicable and disclosed.
Positions are cash-settled in the quoted currency of the instrument, and settlement practices and timelines can differ by market. Any conversion to your account currency is applied at prevailing rates.
Through our official complaints process, by writing to complaints@aetramfinserv.ae. The Complaints Handling page explains what to include and how escalation works.
Four categories: 17 global equity indices across the United States, Europe and Asia; five industrial commodities, being aluminium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc; 38 cryptocurrency CFDs; and 16 crypto pairs including Bitcoin and Ethereum micro contracts. Full specifications for every instrument are published on this page.
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, on web, mobile and desktop. Every approved market on this page trades through the same account and platform.
Depending on the product: spreads, commissions, currency-conversion charges, financing or overnight charges and other approved fees, all published in the charges schedule. Islamic Accounts are swap-free. The financing costs tab above explains how overnight charges on index and crypto CFDs are calculated.
Many international products are quoted in their home currency. If you trade the Japan 225, for example, the position is quoted in yen, so movements in the yen affect your result alongside movements in the index itself. Conversion charges may also apply where your account currency differs.
Through the channels on our Contact page, or by writing to support@aetramfinserv.ae.
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Market access is subject to eligibility, client classification, jurisdiction, product availability and account approval.