E-mini SP 500 Futures: Market Updates

Margin Rates Subject to Change

Due to market volatility, margin rates for E-mini SP 500 futures (ES) are subject to change at any time. Margin refers to the funds required to enter a futures position, usually a fraction of the contract's value.

Micro E-mini SP 500 Futures Specifications

The Micro E-mini SP 500 futures contract (MES) is 5x the SP 500 Index and has a minimum tick of 0.25 index points.

Futures Margin Percentage

Futures margin generally represents a smaller percentage of the contract's notional value, typically ranging from 3% to 12%.