Market Reference

Futures Contract Specifications

Complete specifications for major futures contracts including tick sizes, margin requirements, trading hours, and contract details. Better than digging through broker or exchange sites.

31 Contracts

across 8 categories

E-mini S&P 500

CME

Equity Index

Tick

$12.50

Margin

$12,650

E-mini Nasdaq-100

CME

Equity Index

Tick

$5.00

Margin

$18,700

E-mini Dow ($5)

CBOT

Equity Index

Tick

$5.00

Margin

$9,350

RTY

E-mini Russell 2000

CME

Equity Index

Tick

$5.00

Margin

$7,150

MES

Micro E-mini S&P 500

CME

Equity Index

Tick

$1.25

Margin

$1,265

MNQ

Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100

CME

Equity Index

Tick

$0.50

Margin

$1,870

WTI Crude Oil

NYMEX

Energy

Tick

$10.00

Margin

$7,700

Natural Gas

NYMEX

Energy

Tick

$10.00

Margin

$4,400

RBOB Gasoline

NYMEX

Energy

Tick

$4.20

Margin

$6,050

Heating Oil

NYMEX

Energy

Tick

$4.20

Margin

$5,500

Gold

COMEX

Metals

Tick

$10.00

Margin

$11,000

Silver

COMEX

Metals

Tick

$25.00

Margin

$9,350

Copper

COMEX

Metals

Tick

$12.50

Margin

$6,600

Platinum

NYMEX

Metals

Tick

$5.00

Margin

$2,750

Corn

CBOT

Grains

Tick

$12.50

Margin

$1,650

Soybeans

CBOT

Grains

Tick

$12.50

Margin

$2,200

Chicago Wheat

CBOT

Grains

Tick

$12.50

Margin

$1,870

Euro FX

CME

Currencies

Tick

$6.25

Margin

$2,420

Japanese Yen

CME

Currencies

Tick

$6.25

Margin

$3,300

British Pound

CME

Currencies

Tick

$6.25

Margin

$2,530

30-Year T-Bond

CBOT

Treasuries

Tick

$31.25

Margin

$4,400

10-Year T-Note

CBOT

Treasuries

Tick

$15.625

Margin

$2,200

5-Year T-Note

CBOT

Treasuries

Tick

$7.8125

Margin

$1,320

2-Year T-Note

CBOT

Treasuries

Tick

$15.625

Margin

$660

Coffee C

ICE

Softs

Tick

$18.75

Margin

$8,250

Sugar No. 11

ICE

Softs

Tick

$11.20

Margin

$1,210

Cocoa

ICE

Softs

Tick

$10.00

Margin

$7,700

Cotton No. 2

ICE

Softs

Tick

$5.00

Margin

$3,300

Live Cattle

CME

Livestock

Tick

$10.00

Margin

$2,200

Lean Hogs

CME

Livestock

Tick

$10.00

Margin

$1,540

Feeder Cattle

CME

Livestock

Tick

$12.50

Margin

$3,080

Important Notes

Information about margin requirements and trading specifications

Margin Requirements: Margin requirements shown are approximate and subject to change. Actual margin requirements vary by broker and market conditions. Always verify current requirements with your broker.

Trading Hours: Trading hours shown are general guidelines. Some contracts have pre-open and post-close sessions. Holiday schedules may affect trading hours.

Contract Specifications: While we strive for accuracy, always verify critical details with the exchange or your broker before trading.

Data Sources: Contract specifications are compiled from official exchange websites: CME Group (cmegroup.com), ICE (theice.com), CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, and Eurex. Click the external link icon on each contract card for the official exchange specification page.