Instruments · Energies
Crude, gas and the markets that move on every headline.
WTI, Brent crude and natural gas CFDs — high-volatility, macro-driven markets, with execution built for fast-moving inventory and OPEC+ headlines.
Overview
The markets every economy runs on
Crude oil and natural gas sit at the centre of global macro trading — every OPEC+ meeting, inventory report and geopolitical headline moves them. Trade WTI, Brent and natural gas CFDs with AQ Markets on execution built for fast, headline-driven markets.
Why energies
Why trade energies with AQ Markets
Crude, refined & natural gas
WTI, Brent and natural gas — the benchmarks that move on every OPEC+ decision and inventory print.
High-volatility, high-opportunity
Energy markets are among the most reactive to geopolitical and macro headlines — built for active traders.
Near round-the-clock trading
Access energy markets across most of the trading week, in step with global supply and demand news.
Inventory-cycle awareness
Weekly inventory data releases are flagged inside the platform so you can plan around known volatility events.
Quick stats
Energies at a glance
Spec table
Energy instrument specifications
Sample energy markets and indicative trading conditions. The full instrument list is available inside the platform.
| Symbol | Description | Min Spread | Swap Long | Swap Short | Contract Size | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USOIL | WTI Crude Oil | 0.03 | -1.8 | 0.5 | 1,000 barrels | 23/5 |
| UKOIL | Brent Crude Oil | 0.03 | -2.0 | 0.6 | 1,000 barrels | 23/5 |
| NATGAS | Natural Gas | 0.005 | -1.2 | 0.4 | 10,000 MMBtu | 23/5 |
| HEATOIL | Heating Oil | 0.02 | -1.0 | 0.3 | 42,000 gallons | 23/5 |
Illustrative sample data — pending finalized trading conditions.
Trading conditions
Execution built for energies
- ✓ Market execution — no dealing-desk intervention, no requotes.
- ✓ Average fill time 38ms [illustrative].
- ✓ Leverage on energies varies by instrument and jurisdiction — see Trading Conditions (eligibility applies).
- ✓ Margin call and stop-out levels published per account type.
Platforms
Trade energies on your platform of choice
Advantages
Why traders choose AQ Markets
No restrictions
No restrictions on scalping, hedging or EA use across supported platforms.
100+ instruments
One account across forex, metals, indices, commodities, shares and crypto CFDs.
Tight spreads
Spreads from 0.0 pips on majors, sourced from a deep liquidity pool.
Security of funds
Client funds intended to be held separately from company operating funds. [Banking and custody arrangements to be confirmed.]
Risk warning. Forex and CFD trading is leveraged and carries a high level of risk to your capital. Prices can move quickly against you, and losses can exceed your initial deposit. Please read our Risk Disclosure before trading.