What Are E-mini Natural Gas Futures?
E-mini Natural Gas Futures (QG) are a smaller-sized version of the standard Natural Gas Futures contract. These contracts provide traders with exposure to natural gas price movements with reduced financial commitment, making them ideal for retail traders or those looking for precision in their energy trading strategies.
Contract Size
- Contract Size: 2,500 million British thermal units (mmBtu).
Trading Hours
The E-mini 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: $0.005 per mmBtu.
- Tick Value: $12.50 per tick.
- Minimum Price Fluctuation: $0.005 per mmBtu.
This makes E-mini Natural Gas Futures an excellent choice for traders seeking flexibility and liquidity in the natural gas markets.
Trading Symbol
- Platform Symbol: QG
Margins
To trade E-mini 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 E-mini Natural Gas Futures?
- Accessibility: Smaller contract size compared to standard Natural Gas Futures makes QG more accessible to retail traders.
- Flexibility: Ideal for traders who want exposure to natural gas without the higher commitment of standard contracts.
- Liquidity: Consistent liquidity ensures efficient trade execution.
- Hedging Opportunities: Useful for hedging against price fluctuations in the natural gas market.
- Diversification: Add exposure to the global energy market as part of a broader trading strategy.
Start Trading QG with Ironbeam
Ironbeam provides a robust trading platform and API to help you access E-mini 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.