Category
Equity Index
Exchange
Eurex
Contract Size
€25 × DAX 40 index value
Symbol
FDAX
DAX futures (FDAX) on Eurex are Europe's most liquid equity index futures, tracking Germany's DAX 40. With a notional value often exceeding €450,000, FDAX attracts institutional players. The Mini-DAX (FDXM) at €5/point makes it accessible for smaller traders. DAX futures are a key vehicle for trading European macro sentiment.
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Pre-trading 01:00 CET, main session 08:00–22:00 CET (Mon–Fri).
Exchange maintenance margin around €25,000–€30,000 for full DAX. Mini-DAX margin ~€5,000.
The E-mini Dow (YM) tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is popular among traders who prefer the price-weighted nature of the DJIA. Each point move is worth $5, making it straightforward for position sizing. The Dow's 30 blue-chip constituents make YM less volatile than NQ but still highly liquid.
The Micro E-mini Dow (MYM) is the micro-sized version of YM, providing DJIA exposure at just one-tenth the contract size. Suitable for small accounts and precise risk calibration.
Hang Seng Index futures provide the primary vehicle for trading Hong Kong equity market sentiment. Given Hong Kong's role as a gateway to China, HSI futures are influenced by both Chinese economic data and global capital flows. Mini HSI (MHI) at HK$10/point is available for smaller traders.
FTSE 100 futures on ICE provide exposure to the UK's leading blue-chip index. Widely used by UK pension funds and asset managers for hedging. Retail traders use CFDs modelled on these futures. The FTSE tends to be influenced by commodity prices (mining/oil constituents) and GBP movements.