Swiss Franc (6S) Futures Contract Specifications

Currencies

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.

Contract Specifications

Detailed specifications for trading this futures contract

Contract Size

125,000 CHF

Tick Size

0.0001 per CHF ($0.0001)

Tick Value

$12.50 per tick

Point Value

$12.50 per point ($0.0001 per CHF)

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 Swiss Franc (6S) Futures?

Key benefits and characteristics of this futures contract

Exposure to USD/CHF exchange rate

Safe-haven currency characteristics

High liquidity during European hours

Extended trading hours

Effective hedging tool

Swiss National Bank policy sensitivity

Position Sizing for Swiss Franc (6S) Futures

Example calculation for proper position sizing based on risk tolerance

For Swiss Franc (6S):

Tick Size: 0.0001 per CHF ($0.0001)

Tick Value: $12.50 per tick

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

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 CHF) = $ 500

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