What Are Natural Gas Futures?
Natural Gas Futures (NG) provide traders with exposure to the natural gas market, a critical component of the global energy sector. These contracts are widely used by traders, utilities, and energy companies to hedge against price volatility or speculate on changes in natural gas prices, which are influenced by seasonal demand, production, and geopolitical factors.
Contract Size
- Contract Size: 10,000 million British thermal units (mmBtu).
Trading Hours
The Natural Gas Futures contract trades nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week, offering consistent access to the global energy markets.
- Trading Hours: Sunday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 4:00 PM CT (with a 1-hour daily trading halt from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CT).
- Time Zone: Central Time (CT).
Tick Value and Increment
- Tick Size: $0.001 per mmBtu.
- Tick Value: $10.00 per tick.
- Minimum Price Fluctuation: $0.001 per mmBtu.
This makes Natural Gas Futures an ideal choice for traders seeking liquidity and leverage in the energy markets.
Trading Symbol
- Platform Symbol: NG
Margins
To trade Natural Gas Futures, you’ll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check out Ironbeam’s Margins Page for the latest margin rates and details.
Why Trade Natural Gas Futures?
- Liquidity: High trading volume ensures tight spreads and efficient execution.
- Accessibility: Leverage allows traders to control large positions with less capital.
- Global Influence: Natural gas prices play a significant role in the global energy market, offering valuable insights for macro trading.
- Hedging Opportunities: Widely used by utilities and energy companies to hedge against price fluctuations.
- Diversification: Add exposure to the natural gas market to complement other energy or equity investments.
Start Trading NG with Ironbeam
Ironbeam provides a robust trading platform and API to help you access Natural Gas Futures with ease. Trade confidently with free real-time Level 2 market data and personal broker support.
DISCLAIMER: There is a substantial risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options products. Losses in excess of your initial investment may occur. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Please contact your account representative with concerns or questions.