Go long or short on indices, energy, metals, and rates, nearly 24 hours a day, with transparent per-contract fees and built-in margin.
$1.50 per contract, per side · 23-hour market access · micro contracts available
A futures contract obligates you to buy or sell an asset at a set price on a future date.
Going long means agreeing to buy the underlying at the contract price. You profit if the price rises above your entry before you close or the contract expires.
Going short means agreeing to sell the underlying at the contract price. You profit if the price falls below your entry before you close or the contract expires.
Tick size, tick value, and margin requirements for the most active contracts.
| Symbol | Contract | Tick size | Tick value | Initial margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | E-mini S&P 500 | 0.25 | $12.50 | $12,650 |
| MES | Micro E-mini S&P 500 | 0.25 | $1.25 | $1,265 |
| NQ | E-mini Nasdaq-100 | 0.25 | $5.00 | $18,920 |
| YM | E-mini Dow | 1.00 | $5.00 | $8,800 |
| RTY | E-mini Russell 2000 | 0.10 | $5.00 | $6,050 |
Four major futures categories, all on one platform.
S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Dow, and Russell 2000 futures, including micro-sized contracts.
Crude oil, natural gas, and RBOB gasoline contracts tracking global energy markets.
Gold, silver, copper, and platinum futures, including micro contracts for smaller accounts.
Treasury bond and note futures across the yield curve, from 2-year to 30-year.