Micro E-mini NASDAQ 100
Category
Equity Index
Exchange
CME Globex
Contract Size
$2 × NASDAQ 100 index value (1/10th of NQ)
Symbol
MNQ
About Micro E-mini NASDAQ 100
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).
Micro E-mini NASDAQ 100 Price Chart
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Contract Specifications
- Contract Size
- $2 × NASDAQ 100 index value (1/10th of NQ)
- Tick Size / Value
- 0.25 index points = $0.50 per tick
- Exchange
- CME Globex
Trading Hours
Same as NQ: Sun 18:00 – Fri 17:00 ET with daily halt 17:00–18:00 ET.
Margin Notes
Intraday margins from $100–$300. Exchange maintenance margin ~$1,700–$1,800.
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