E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures Contract Specifications
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.
Contract Specifications
Detailed specifications for trading this futures contract
Contract Size
$20 multiplied by the Nasdaq-100 Index value
Tick Size
0.25 index points
Tick Value
$5.00 per tick
Point Value
$20.00 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
NQ
Margins
Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details
Why Trade E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures?
Key benefits and characteristics of this futures contract
Exposure to technology and growth-oriented companies
High liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads
Smaller contract size compared to full-size Nasdaq-100 Futures
Extended trading hours for global market access
Effective hedging tool for technology-heavy portfolios
Position Sizing for E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures
Example calculation for proper position sizing based on risk tolerance
For E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ):
If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:
