Category
Equity Index
Exchange
CBOT (CME Group)
Contract Size
$0.50 × DJIA value (1/10th of YM)
Symbol
MYM
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.
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Same as YM: Sun 18:00 – Fri 17:00 ET with daily halt 17:00–18:00 ET.
Intraday margins from $50–$150. Exchange maintenance margin ~$900–$1,000.
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.
The E-mini S&P 500 (ES) is the world's most actively traded equity index futures contract. It provides leveraged exposure to the S&P 500 index at one-fifth the size of the standard contract. Institutional and retail traders alike use ES for speculation, hedging equity portfolios, and gaining broad US market exposure. Average daily volume regularly exceeds 1.5 million contracts.
The E-mini NASDAQ 100 (NQ) futures provide concentrated exposure to the 100 largest non-financial companies on NASDAQ. Given the heavy tech weighting of the NASDAQ 100, NQ futures are a favourite for traders seeking amplified moves driven by technology sector earnings and sentiment. Second only to ES in equity futures volume.
Micro E-mini NASDAQ 100 (MNQ) is the micro-sized version of NQ, launched alongside other micro contracts in 2019. Perfect for traders who want NASDAQ 100 exposure without the full NQ contract's notional value (often exceeding $350,000).