Category
Equity Index
Exchange
Eurex
Contract Size
€10 × Euro Stoxx 50 index value
Symbol
FESX
Euro Stoxx 50 futures (FESX) on Eurex are the most liquid European index futures, tracking 50 eurozone blue-chips. Used heavily for macro hedging, spread trading vs. national indices, and as the underlying for a massive options market. Notional typically €30,000–€45,000 per contract.
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Pre-trading 01:00 CET, main session 08:00–22:00 CET (Mon–Fri).
Exchange maintenance margin ~€3,500–€4,000.
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