NAS100 Point Value by Lot Size
| Lot size | Value per point | 100 point move |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (1.0) | ~$1.00 | ~$100 |
| Mini (0.1) | ~$0.10 | ~$10 |
| Micro (0.01) | ~$0.01 | ~$1 |
Why NAS100 Risk Runs Bigger Than US30
The per point value on NAS100 is about a dollar, the same as the Dow, so a beginner might assume the risk is identical. It is not. The Nasdaq 100 simply moves more points in a typical session, so a stop that fits the market is usually wider in points, and a wider stop at the same lot size is more dollars at risk.
That makes point counting essential on NAS100. Set your stop where the trade idea is wrong, read the distance in points, and multiply by the point value to see the dollar risk before you commit. If it is larger than you want, size down rather than tightening the stop into the noise.
