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As someone who has traded with Kontakperkasa Futures, I’ve learned that understanding their cost structure is essential, especially when it comes to index derivatives. While Kontakperkasa provides access to popular indices like the Hang Seng Index (HKK50_BBJ) and Nikkei 225 (JPK50_BBJ), I have not found any reference to the US100 (Nasdaq 100) being available directly. However, I can explain the typical cost breakdown using the indices they do offer, which may set your expectations for any similar products. When I trade an index contract like the Hang Seng or Nikkei 225 with them, the basic commission is $15 per side, so buying and then later selling a single full lot costs $30 in total. In addition, there’s an 11% Value-Added Tax (VAT) on that commission, meaning $3.30 more for a full lot round trip. From a practical standpoint, this brings the fundamental trading commission to $33.30 per full lot, not accounting for any other fees. Overnight holding costs are another expense to factor in. For example, holding a Hang Seng index lot overnight incurs a $3 charge per lot, per night, and for the Nikkei 225, it’s $2 per lot, per night. These fees add up quickly if trades are kept open across multiple sessions, so as a rule, I always calculate holding periods carefully to avoid unnecessary erosions to my P&L. Unfortunately, leverage specifics aren’t disclosed publicly by Kontakperkasa, and spreads aren’t mentioned either. That lack of clarity means I personally must conservatively expect the total cost to be higher than just commissions and overnight fees. I always recommend requesting detailed, product-specific information on spreads and margin from their support before trading any new instrument, as assumptions in the cost structure could negatively impact results. In summary, when I plan my index trades with Kontakperkasa Futures, I prepare for about $33.30 commission per full lot round trip, plus any overnight fees, and stay alert for any additional costs such as spreads or undisclosed slippage. Cautious cost modeling has served me well and I advise others to follow this principle with any broker, especially in markets where full transparency isn’t guaranteed.