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Futures Contract Specifications

Contract size, trading hours, minimum tick fluctuation, daily limits, and options months for all major CME Group futures contracts. All times local unless noted.

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* All times local except where indicated. Electronic hours usually differ on Sundays. Specs subject to change. Month Symbols: F=Jan, G=Feb, H=Mar, J=Apr, K=May, M=Jun, N=Jul, Q=Aug, U=Sep, V=Oct, X=Nov, Z=Dec
Cryptocurrencies
ContractExchangeHours*SizeMonthsMin. TickDaily LimitOptions
BitcoinCME17:00–16:005 BTCAll$5/BTC=$25Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial
Bitcoin, E-MicroCME17:00–16:000.1 BTCAll$5/BTC=$0.50Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial
EtherCME17:00–16:0050 ETHAll$0.50/ETH=$25Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial
Ether, E-MicroCME17:00–16:000.1 ETHAll$0.50/ETH=$0.05Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial
SOLCME17:00–16:00500 SOLAll$0.05/SOL=$1.25Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial
XRPCME17:00–16:0050,000 XRPAll$0.0005/XRP=$25Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial
Energies
ContractExchangeHours*SizeMonthsMin. TickDaily LimitOptions
Crude Oil, Light (NYMEX)CME17:00–16:001,000 bblsAll$0.01=$10$10/$15/CBAll Months & Wkly
Brent Crude Oil (ICE)ICE18:00–17:001,000 bblsAll$0.01=$10Circuit BreakerAll Months
Natural Gas (NYMEX)CME17:00–16:0010,000 MMBtuAll$0.001=$10$3.00/CBAll Months & Wkly
RBOB Gasoline (NYMEX)CME17:00–16:0042,000 galAll$0.0001=$4.20$0.25/CBAll Months & Wkly
Heating Oil / ULSD (NYMEX)CME17:00–16:0042,000 galAll$0.0001=$4.20$0.25/CBAll Months & Wkly
Grains & Oilseeds
ContractExchangeHours*SizeMonthsMin. TickDaily LimitOptions
Corn (CME)CME19:00–13:205,000 buH,K,N,U,Z¼¢=$12.50$0.40/buH,K,N,U,Z, Serial
Soybeans (CME)CME19:00–13:205,000 buF,H,K,N,Q,U,X¼¢=$12.50$0.70/buF,H,K,N,Q,U,X, Serial
Soybean Meal (CME)CME19:00–13:20100 tonsF,H,K,N,Q,U,V,Z$0.10=$10$20/tonF,H,K,N,Q,U,V,Z, Serial
Soybean Oil (CME)CME19:00–13:2060,000 lbsF,H,K,N,Q,U,V,Z$0.0001=$6$0.035/lbF,H,K,N,Q,U,V,Z, Serial
Wheat (Chicago)CME19:00–13:205,000 buH,K,N,U,Z¼¢=$12.50$0.60/buH,K,N,U,Z, Serial
Wheat (KC Hard Red)CME19:00–13:205,000 buH,K,N,U,Z¼¢=$12.50$0.60/buH,K,N,U,Z, Serial
Oats (CME)CME19:00–13:205,000 buH,K,N,U,Z¼¢=$12.50$0.20/buH,K,N,U,Z
Rice (CME)CME19:00–13:202,000 cwtF,H,K,N,U,X$0.005=$10$0.50/cwtF,H,K,N,U,X
Stock Indices
ContractExchangeHours*SizeMonthsMin. TickDaily LimitOptions
E-Mini S&P 500CME17:00–16:00$50 x indexH,M,U,Z0.25=$12.50Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial, Wkly
Micro E-Mini S&P 500CME17:00–16:00$5 x indexH,M,U,Z0.25=$1.25Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial, Wkly
E-Mini NASDAQ 100CME17:00–16:00$20 x indexH,M,U,Z0.25=$5Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial, Wkly
Micro E-Mini NASDAQ 100CME17:00–16:00$2 x indexH,M,U,Z0.25=$0.50Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial, Wkly
E-Mini Dow ($5)CME17:00–16:00$5 x indexH,M,U,Z1 pt=$5Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial, Wkly
Micro E-Mini DowCME17:00–16:00$0.50 x indexH,M,U,Z1 pt=$0.50Circuit Breakernone
E-Mini Russell 2000CME17:00–16:00$50 x indexH,M,U,Z0.10=$5Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial, Wkly
Nikkei 225 (CME)CME17:00–16:00$5 x indexH,M,U,Z5 pts=$25Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z
Interest Rates
ContractExchangeHours*SizeMonthsMin. TickDaily LimitOptions
30-Year T-BondCME17:00–16:00$100,000H,M,U,Z1/32=$31.253 ptsH,M,U,Z, Serial, Wkly
10-Year T-NoteCME17:00–16:00$100,000H,M,U,Z½/32=$15.6253 ptsH,M,U,Z, Serial, Wkly
5-Year T-NoteCME17:00–16:00$100,000H,M,U,Z¼/32=$7.81253 ptsH,M,U,Z, Serial, Wkly
2-Year T-NoteCME17:00–16:00$200,000H,M,U,Z¼/32=$15.6253 ptsH,M,U,Z, Serial
3-Month SOFRCME17:00–16:00$2,500 x indexH,M,U,Z+Serial0.005=$12.50noneAll Months & Wkly
30-Day Fed FundsCME17:00–16:00$5M x (100-rate)All0.005=$20.835noneAll Months
Metals
ContractExchangeHours*SizeMonthsMin. TickDaily LimitOptions
Gold (COMEX)CME17:00–16:00100 troy ozG,J,M,Q,V,Z$0.10=$10Circuit BreakerG,J,M,Q,V,Z, Serial, Wkly
Gold, E-Micro (COMEX)CME17:00–16:0010 troy ozG,J,M,Q,V,Z$0.10=$1Circuit Breakernone
Silver (COMEX)CME17:00–16:005,000 troy ozH,K,N,U,Z$0.005=$25Circuit BreakerH,K,N,U,Z, Serial, Wkly
Copper (COMEX)CME17:00–16:0025,000 lbsH,K,N,U,Z$0.0005=$12.50Circuit BreakerH,K,N,U,Z, Serial
Platinum (NYMEX)CME17:00–16:0050 troy ozF,J,N,V$0.10=$5Circuit BreakerF,J,N,V, Serial
Palladium (NYMEX)CME17:00–16:00100 troy ozH,M,U,Z$0.05=$5Circuit BreakerH,M,U,Z, Serial
Livestock & Meats
ContractExchangeHours*SizeMonthsMin. TickDaily LimitOptions
Live CattleCME08:30–13:0540,000 lbsG,J,M,Q,V,Z$0.00025=$10$0.04/lbG,J,M,Q,V,Z, Serial
Feeder CattleCME08:30–13:0550,000 lbsF,H,J,K,Q,U,V,X$0.00025=$12.50$0.04/lbF,H,J,K,Q,U,V,X
Lean HogsCME08:30–13:0540,000 lbsG,J,K,M,N,Q,V,Z$0.00025=$10$0.04/lbG,J,K,M,N,Q,V,Z, Serial
Disclaimer: Contract specifications subject to change without notice. Verify with the exchange before trading. Electronic hours usually differ on Sundays.
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