E-mini Dow Jones (YM) Futures Contract Specifications

Stock Indices

E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures (YM) provide exposure to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which tracks 30 large, publicly-owned companies trading on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.

Contract Specifications

Detailed specifications for trading this futures contract

Contract Size

$5 multiplied by the Dow Jones Industrial Average value

Tick Size

1 index point

Tick Value

$5.00 per tick

Point Value

$5.00 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

Margins

Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details

Why Trade E-mini Dow Jones (YM) Futures?

Key benefits and characteristics of this futures contract

Exposure to 30 blue-chip U.S. companies

Lower point value makes it accessible for smaller accounts

High liquidity during regular trading hours

Extended trading hours for global market access

Good diversification tool for equity portfolios

Position Sizing for E-mini Dow Jones (YM) Futures

Example calculation for proper position sizing based on risk tolerance

For E-mini Dow Jones (YM):

Tick Size: 1 index point

Tick Value: $5.00 per tick

Point Value: $5.00 per point

If you want to risk $500 with a 100-point stop loss:

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 100 × 5.00 = $ 500

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