Futures Contract Specifications
Comprehensive specifications for major futures contracts including contract size, tick values, trading hours, and position sizing examples.
Find detailed contract specifications for the most popular futures markets. Each contract page includes trading hours, tick values, position sizing examples, and why traders choose these contracts.
Stock Indices
E-mini S&P 500
E-mini S&P 500 Futures (ES) are the most actively traded equity index futures contracts in the world. They provide exposure to the S&P 500 Index, representing 500 of the largest U.S. companies across all major sectors.
View Specifications →Micro E-mini S&P 500
Micro E-mini S&P 500 Futures (MES) are 1/10th the size of the standard E-mini S&P 500 contract, making them ideal for smaller accounts and traders new to futures. They provide the same exposure to the S&P 500 Index with reduced capital requirements.
View Specifications →Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100
Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures (MNQ) are 1/10th the size of the standard E-mini Nasdaq-100 contract, providing access to the technology and growth-oriented companies in the Nasdaq-100 Index with lower capital requirements.
View Specifications →Micro E-mini Dow Jones
Micro E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures (MYM) are 1/10th the size of the standard E-mini Dow contract, offering exposure to 30 blue-chip U.S. companies with reduced capital requirements.
View Specifications →E-mini Nasdaq-100
E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures (NQ) provide traders with exposure to the Nasdaq-100 Index, which consists of 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. These contracts are popular for traders looking to gain exposure to the technology sector and other growth-oriented companies.
View Specifications →E-mini Dow Jones
E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures (YM) provide exposure to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which tracks 30 large, publicly-owned companies trading on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
View Specifications →E-mini Russell 2000
E-mini Russell 2000 Futures (RTY) provide exposure to the Russell 2000 Index, which tracks 2,000 small-cap U.S. companies. These contracts offer traders access to the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.
View Specifications →Metals
Gold
Gold Futures (GC) are among the most popular precious metals futures contracts. They provide exposure to gold prices and are widely used for hedging, speculation, and portfolio diversification.
View Specifications →Copper
Copper Futures (HG) are the benchmark for copper pricing worldwide. Copper is essential for industrial applications, construction, and electronics, making it a key indicator of global economic health.
View Specifications →Micro Gold
Micro Gold Futures (MGC) are 1/10th the size of the standard Gold contract, making gold trading accessible to smaller accounts. They provide the same exposure to gold prices with reduced capital requirements.
View Specifications →E-mini Gold
E-mini Gold Futures (QO) are 1/2 the size of the standard Gold contract, providing a middle ground between full-size and micro contracts. They offer exposure to gold prices with moderate capital requirements.
View Specifications →Silver
Silver Futures (SI) are one of the most actively traded precious metals contracts. Silver is widely used in industrial applications and as a store of value, making it attractive to both traders and investors.
View Specifications →Energy
Crude Oil
Crude Oil Futures (CL) are one of the most actively traded commodity futures contracts. They provide exposure to light, sweet crude oil, which is the benchmark for oil pricing worldwide.
View Specifications →Heating Oil
Heating Oil Futures (HO) track the price of No. 2 heating oil, which is used for residential and commercial heating. These contracts are sensitive to weather patterns and crude oil prices.
View Specifications →Micro Crude Oil
Micro Crude Oil Futures (MCL) are 1/10th the size of the standard Crude Oil contract, making oil trading accessible to smaller accounts. They provide the same exposure to light, sweet crude oil with reduced capital requirements.
View Specifications →Natural Gas
Natural Gas Futures (NG) are among the most actively traded energy contracts. Natural gas is a key energy source for heating, electricity generation, and industrial use, making it sensitive to weather and economic conditions.
View Specifications →Gasoline (RBOB)
Gasoline Futures (RB), also known as RBOB (Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending), are the benchmark for gasoline pricing in the United States. These contracts track wholesale gasoline prices before ethanol blending.
View Specifications →Currencies
Australian Dollar
Australian Dollar Futures (6A) provide exposure to the AUD/USD exchange rate. These contracts are popular among traders looking to trade or hedge Australian dollar exposure, often correlated with commodity prices.
View Specifications →British Pound
British Pound Futures (6B) provide exposure to the GBP/USD exchange rate. These contracts are popular among traders looking to trade or hedge British pound exposure.
View Specifications →Canadian Dollar
Canadian Dollar Futures (6C) provide exposure to the USD/CAD exchange rate. These contracts are popular among traders looking to trade or hedge Canadian dollar exposure, often correlated with oil prices.
View Specifications →Euro FX
Euro FX Futures (6E) are the most actively traded currency futures contracts. They provide exposure to the EUR/USD exchange rate, making them essential for forex traders and those hedging European currency exposure.
View Specifications →Japanese Yen
Japanese Yen Futures (6J) provide exposure to the USD/JPY exchange rate. These contracts are widely used by traders and hedgers with exposure to Japanese currency markets.
View Specifications →Swiss Franc
Swiss Franc Futures (6S) provide exposure to the USD/CHF exchange rate. The Swiss franc is considered a safe-haven currency, making these contracts popular during times of market uncertainty.
View Specifications →Micro Euro FX
Micro Euro FX Futures (M6E) are 1/10th the size of the standard Euro FX contract, making EUR/USD trading accessible to smaller accounts. They provide the same exposure to the EUR/USD exchange rate with reduced capital requirements.
View Specifications →Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Futures (BTC) provide exposure to Bitcoin prices through regulated futures contracts. These contracts allow traders to gain exposure to cryptocurrency markets through traditional futures exchanges.
View Specifications →Ethereum
Ethereum Futures (ETH) provide exposure to Ethereum prices through regulated futures contracts. These contracts allow traders to gain exposure to the second-largest cryptocurrency through traditional futures exchanges.
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