What Are Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures?
Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures (UB) provide traders with exposure to longer-term U.S. Treasury Bonds with a maturity of 25 years or more. These contracts are ideal for traders and investors who want to speculate or hedge against long-term interest rate movements in the U.S. government bond market.
Contract Size
- Contract Size: $100,000 face value of Ultra U.S. Treasury Bonds.
Trading Hours
The Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures contract trades nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week, offering continuous access to the interest rate futures market.
- 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: 1/32nd of a point.
- Tick Value: $31.25 per tick.
- Minimum Price Fluctuation: 1/32nd of a point.
This makes Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures an excellent choice for traders seeking leverage, liquidity, and exposure to long-term U.S. interest rates.
Trading Symbol
- Platform Symbol: UB
Margins
To trade Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures, you’ll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check out Ironbeam’s Margins Page for the latest margin rates and details.
Why Trade Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures?
- Liquidity: High liquidity ensures tight spreads and efficient execution.
- Hedging Opportunities: Used by institutional investors and fund managers to hedge against long-term interest rate movements.
- Global Influence: U.S. Treasury bond prices are tied to macroeconomic factors such as inflation and Federal Reserve policy.
- Flexibility: Ideal for traders looking to gain exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury yields.
- Diversification: Add exposure to the bond market to complement equity or commodity investments.
Start Trading UB with Ironbeam
Ironbeam provides a robust trading platform and API to help you access Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond 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.