What Are E-mini Russell 2000 Futures?
E-mini Russell 2000 Futures (RTY) provide traders with exposure to the Russell 2000 Index, a benchmark for 2,000 small-cap U.S. companies. These contracts are ideal for traders looking to hedge portfolio risk or speculate on the movements of small-cap stocks in the U.S. equity market.
Contract Size
- Contract Size: $50 multiplied by the Russell 2000 Index value.
Trading Hours
The E-mini Russell 2000 Futures contract trades nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week, offering consistent 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: 0.10 index points.
- Tick Value: $5.00 per tick.
- Minimum Price Fluctuation: 0.10 points.
This makes E-mini Russell 2000 Futures an excellent choice for traders seeking leverage, liquidity, and exposure to small-cap U.S. equities.
Trading Symbol
- Platform Symbol: RTY
Margins
To trade E-mini Russell 2000 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 Russell 2000 Futures?
- Liquidity: Benefit from high liquidity for efficient trade execution.
- Accessibility: A smaller contract size compared to full-size Russell 2000 Futures makes RTY accessible to more traders.
- Diversification: Gain exposure to small-cap U.S. companies within a single instrument.
- Flexibility: Suitable for both short-term trading strategies and long-term portfolio hedging.
- Hedging Opportunities: Protect your portfolio against movements in the small-cap segment of the U.S. stock market.
Start Trading RTY with Ironbeam
Ironbeam provides a robust trading platform and API to help you access E-mini Russell 2000 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.