CME Micro E-Mini Equity Futures

CME MICRO E-MINI FUTURES

Micro E-Mini
Equity Futures

Trade Micro Equity Futures with the Power of TradeStation Global.

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The next big thing in equity futures trading.

Imagine more from yours trading with four Micro Equity contracts

4 CONTRACTS

Micro E-mini Equity Futures

S&P 500 • Nasdaq-100 • Russell 2000 • DJIA

Made for More Access

Meet Micro E-mini futures on the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Russell 2000 indices, the next big thing in equities trading, designed with the active individual trader in mind. Open a TradeStation Global account and discover the benefits of trading futures on an advanced platform, for a fraction of the upfront financial commitment.

The Next Big Thing: Micro E-mini Equity Index Futures

Dave Lerman, Senior Director, Education, CME Group explains the compelling reasons to trade Micro E-minis.

Why Trade Micro E-mini Futures?

Discover the benefits of trading futures for a fraction of the financial commitment.

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Trade a slice of the most liquid equity index futures

Get the same benefits that make futures a Wall Street staple, now on a more accessible budget. Nearly 24-hour trading, shorting opportunities, and more.

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Fine tuned exposure up or down

Fine-tune your equity market exposure or tailor a position to reduce risk. With futures, you can go short as easily as you go long – no short-selling restrictions.

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Versatility or convertible contracts

At a 10:1 contract ratio, Micro E-mini Equity futures can be converted into a standard E-mini futures position, and vice versa. That gives you the versatility to quickly adjust your exposure as market conditions change.

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Benefit from inherent leverage

Control a large contract value with a small amount of capital. Add greater upside with potentially lower trading costs versus a basket of equities or index ETFs.

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Trade Micro E-mini Equity
Futures with TradeStation Global

Benchmark Equity Exposure With Four Leading Indices

Micro E-mini S&P 500

Trade exposure to U.S. large-cap stocks, the leading barometer of U.S. stock market

Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures (MES) are based on the S&P 500 Index, a market capitalization weighted index that tracks 500 of the largest U.S. companies and is considered a key indicator of the direction of the U.S. stock market. This smaller-sized electronic futures contract gives TradeStation Global traders an opportunity to express their opinion on whether the S&P 500 Index will go up or down in value.

At $5.00x the S&P 500 Index price, Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures and a TradeStation Global account give more traders access to the benefits of futures, by lowering the amount of capital required to enter the market.

Why would you want to trade Micro E-MINI S&P 500 futures?

  1. As a key barometer of the U.S. economy, this contract offers hedging and risk management opportunities against sudden moves in the U.S. stock market performance.
  2. More versatile than trading the equivalent ETF.
  3. Futures markets don’t sleep. This contract allows TradeStation Global traders stock exposure and growth opportunities in an index that offers almost 24-hour trading, six days a week.

Contract Specifications

Contract Size $5 x S&P 500 Index
Trading and
Clearing Hours
CME Globex: Sun-Fri: 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Mon-Fri: Daily trading halt from 3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Minimum Tick /
Price Fluctuation
0.25 Index points
Dollar Value of
One Tick
$1.25 per contract
Product Code CME Globex: MES
CME ClearPort: MES
Clearing: MES
Contract Months Five months in the March Quarterly Cycle (March, June, September, December)
Delivery Delivery is by cash settlement by reference to Final Settlement Price, equal to Special Opening Quotation of Index based on opening prices of Index component stocks.
Termination of
Trading
8:30 a.m. CT on 3rd Friday of contract delivery month
Trading in expiring futures terminates at 8:30 a.m. on Last Day of Trading.

Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100

Trade exposure to the largest non-financial companies in the Nasdaq stock market

Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures (MNQ) are based on the Nasdaq-100 Index, which tracks 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. This smaller-sized electronic futures contract gives TradeStation Global clients an opportunity to take positions on whether the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index will go up or down in value.

With a contract valued at $2.00x's the NASDAQ-100 Index price, Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures and a TradeStation Global account give more traders access to the benefits of futures, by lowering the amount of capital required to enter the market.

Why would you want to trade Micro E-MINI Nasdaq - 100 futures?

  1. Offers risk management and hedging opportunities against sudden moves in tech-focused and other non-financial companies.
  2. More versatile than trading the equivalent ETF.
  3. Futures markets don’t sleep. This contract offers TradeStation Global traders stock exposure and growth opportunities in an instrument with almost 24-hour trading, six days a week.

Contract Specifications

Contract Size $2 x Nasdaq-100 Index
Trading and
Clearing Hours
CME Globex: Sun-Fri: 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Mon-Fri: Daily trading halt from 3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Minimum Tick /
Price Fluctuation
0.25 Index points
Dollar Value of
One Tick
$0.50 per contract
Product Code CME Globex: MES
CME ClearPort: MNQ
Clearing: MNQ
Contract Months Five months in the March Quarterly Cycle (March, June, September, December)
Delivery Delivery is by cash settlement by reference to Final Settlement Price, equal to Special Opening Quotation of Index based on opening prices of Index component stocks.
Termination of
Trading
8:30 a.m. CT on 3rd Friday of contract delivery month
Trading in expiring futures terminates at 8:30 a.m. on Last Day of Trading.

Micro E-mini Russell 2000

Trade exposure to 2,000 U.S. small-cap stocks, the leading small-cap benchmark

Micro E-mini Russell 2000 futures (M2K) are based on the Russell 2000 Index. The Russell 2000 Index is a broad-based market capitalization weighted index that tracks 2,000 small cap stocks covering diverse sectors in the US economy. The Russell 2000 is considered a key benchmark for U.S. small-cap stocks. This smaller-sized electronic futures contract gives TradeStation Global clients an opportunity to take positions on the performance of the Russell 2000 index.

With a contract valued at $5 x the Russell 2000 Index price, Micro E-mini Russell 2000 futures and a TradeStation Global account give more traders access to the benefits of futures, by lowering the amount of capital required to enter the market.

Why would you want to trade Micro E-MINI Russel 2000 futures?

  1. Leading indicator for U.S. small-cap stocks.
  2. Allows for hedging opportunities against the Russell ETF and small cap stock positions in general.
  3. Futures markets don’t sleep. This contract allows TradeStation Global traders growth opportunities in an instrument that offers almost 24-hour trading, six days a week.

Contract Specifications

Contract Size $5 x Russell 2000 Index
Trading and
Clearing Hours
CME Globex: Sun-Fri: 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Mon-Fri: Daily trading halt from 3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Minimum Tick /
Price Fluctuation
0.10 Index points
Dollar Value of
One Tick
$0.50 per contract
Product Code CME Globex: M2K
CME ClearPort: M2K
Clearing: M2K
Contract Months Five months in the March Quarterly Cycle (March, June, September, December)
Delivery Delivery is by cash settlement by reference to Final Settlement Price, equal to Special Opening Quotation of Index based on opening prices of Index component stocks.
Termination of
Trading
8:30 a.m. CT on 3rd Friday of contract delivery month
Trading in expiring futures terminates at 8:30 a.m. on Last Day of Trading.

Micro E-mini Dow

Trade exposure to 30 U.S. blue-chip companies, a widely followed indicator of U.S. stock market

Micro E-mini Dow futures (MYM) are based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This index tracks 30 of the largest blue-chip companies in major sectors of the U.S. economy and serves as an indicator of the health of the U.S. stock market. This smaller-sized electronic futures offers TradeStation Global users exposure on all 30 listed companies tracked by the index.

With a contract valued at $0.50x's the DJIA Index price, Micro E-mini Dow futures and a TradeStation Global account give more traders access to the benefits of futures, by lowering the amount of capital required to enter the market.

Why would you want to trade Micro E-MINI Dow?

  1. Offers traders versatility and higher leverage vs. ETF products.
  2. Ability to go long or short offers hedging opportunities against blue-chip portfolio exposure.
  3. Futures markets don’t sleep. This contract allows traders stock exposure and growth opportunities in a leading index that offers almost 24-hour trading, six days a week.

Contract Specifications

Contract Size $0.50 x DJIA Index
Trading and
Clearing Hours
CME Globex: Sun-Fri: 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Mon-Fri: Daily trading halt from 3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Minimum Tick /
Price Fluctuation
1.00 Index points
Dollar Value of
One Tick
$0.50 per contract
Product Code CME Globex: MYM
CME ClearPort: MYM
Clearing: MYM
Contract Months Four months in the March Quarterly Cycle (March, June, September, December)
Delivery Delivery is by cash settlement by reference to Final Settlement Price, equal to Special Opening Quotation of Index based on opening prices of Index component stocks.
Termination of
Trading
8:30 a.m. CT on 3rd Friday of contract delivery month
Trading in expiring futures terminates at 8:30 a.m. on Last Day of Trading.

EQUITY

Micro Equity Futures

S&P 500 • Nasdaq-100 • Russell 2000 • DJIA

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4 CONTRACTS

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S&P 500 • Nasdaq-100 • Russell 2000 • DJIA

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Gold • Silver • Palladium

7 CONTRACTS

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EUR/USD • AUD/USD • GBP/USD • JPY/USD • CHF/USD • CAD/USD • INR/USD

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