Australian Dollar (6A) Futures Contract Specifications

Currencies

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.

Contract Specifications

Detailed specifications for trading this futures contract

Contract Size

100,000 AUD

Tick Size

0.0001 per AUD ($0.0001)

Tick Value

$10.00 per tick

Point Value

$10.00 per point ($0.0001 per AUD)

Trading Hours

Sunday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 4:00 PM CT (with a 1-hour daily trading halt from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CT)

Platform Symbol

Margins

Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details

Why Trade Australian Dollar (6A) Futures?

Key benefits and characteristics of this futures contract

Exposure to AUD/USD exchange rate

Correlation with commodity prices

High liquidity during Asian trading hours

Extended trading hours

Effective hedging tool

Carry trade opportunities

Position Sizing for Australian Dollar (6A) Futures

Example calculation for proper position sizing based on risk tolerance

For Australian Dollar (6A):

Tick Size: 0.0001 per AUD ($0.0001)

Tick Value: $10.00 per tick

Point Value: $10.00 per point ($0.0001 per AUD)

If you want to risk $500 with a 50-point stop loss:

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 50 × 10.00 ($0.0001 per AUD) = $ 500

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $ 500 ÷ $ 500 = 1 contract