Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 (MNQ) Futures Contract Specifications
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.
Contract Specifications
Detailed specifications for trading this futures contract
Contract Size
$2 multiplied by the Nasdaq-100 Index value
Tick Size
0.25 index points
Tick Value
$0.50 per tick
Point Value
$2.00 per point
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
MNQ
Margins
Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details
Why Trade Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 (MNQ) Futures?
Key benefits and characteristics of this futures contract
1/10th the size of standard E-mini Nasdaq-100 contract
Lower margin requirements
Exposure to technology and growth companies
Ideal for smaller accounts and beginners
High liquidity and tight spreads
Extended trading hours
Position Sizing for Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 (MNQ) Futures
Example calculation for proper position sizing based on risk tolerance
For Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 (MNQ):
If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:
