What Are E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures?
E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures (NQ) provide traders with exposure to the Nasdaq-100 Index, a benchmark index of 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. These contracts are popular among traders looking to hedge or speculate on movements in technology and growth-oriented stocks.
Contract Size
- Contract Size: $20 multiplied by the Nasdaq-100 Index value.
Trading Hours
The E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures contract trades nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week, offering continuous access to the U.S. equity 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: 0.25 index points.
- Tick Value: $5.00 per tick.
- Minimum Price Fluctuation: 0.25 points.
This makes E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures an excellent choice for traders seeking exposure to high-growth companies with liquidity and leverage.
Trading Symbol
- Platform Symbol: NQ
Margins
To trade E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures, you’ll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check out Ironbeam’s Margins Page for the latest margin rates and details.
Why Trade E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures?
- Liquidity: High liquidity ensures tight spreads and efficient execution.
- Accessibility: A smaller contract size compared to full-size Nasdaq-100 Futures makes NQ accessible to a wider range of traders.
- Diversification: Gain exposure to technology and growth-focused companies within a single instrument.
- Flexibility: Useful for both short-term trading strategies and long-term portfolio hedging.
- Hedging Opportunities: Protect your portfolio against volatility in the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 Index.
Start Trading NQ with Ironbeam
Ironbeam provides a robust trading platform and API to help you access E-mini Nasdaq-100 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.