Euro FX (6E) Futures Contract Specifications

Currencies

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.

Contract Specifications

Detailed specifications for trading this futures contract

Contract Size

125,000 EUR

Tick Size

0.0001 per EUR ($0.0001)

Tick Value

$12.50 per tick

Point Value

$12.50 per point ($0.0001 per EUR)

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 Euro FX (6E) Futures?

Key benefits and characteristics of this futures contract

Most liquid currency futures contract

Exposure to EUR/USD exchange rate

High liquidity and tight spreads

Extended trading hours

Effective hedging tool

Global economic indicator

Position Sizing for Euro FX (6E) Futures

Example calculation for proper position sizing based on risk tolerance

For Euro FX (6E):

Tick Size: 0.0001 per EUR ($0.0001)

Tick Value: $12.50 per tick

Point Value: $12.50 per point ($0.0001 per EUR)

If you want to risk $500 with a 40-point stop loss:

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 40 × 12.50 ($0.0001 per EUR) = $ 500

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