Trade Equity Index Futures
Access the world's leading stock benchmarks through cash-settled future contracts
Trade Equity Index Futures
Access the world's leading stock benchmarks through cash-settled future contracts
Trade Equity Index Futures
Access the world's leading stock benchmarks through cash-settled future contracts
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What are Index Futures contracts?
An index futures contract is a standardized financial agreement that lets you agree to buy or sell a stock market index at a set price on a future date, tracking the overall performance of a market group like the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100
Broad Market Exposure
Capture the price movement of an entire stock index, like the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100, without managing the risk or complexity of picking individual stocks
24/5 Market Access
Allows you to react to economic news, corporate earnings announcements and geopolitical events outside standard equity exchange operating hours
Cash Settled at Expiry
Eliminates the hassle and borrowing fees of physically owning hundreds of underlying index stocks by automatically calculating your trade's profit or loss and depositing it straight into your cash account upon expiration
What are Index Futures contracts?
An index futures contract is a standardized financial agreement that lets you agree to buy or sell a stock market index at a set price on a future date, tracking the overall performance of a market group like the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100
Broad Market Exposure
Capture the price movement of an entire stock index, like the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100, without managing the risk or complexity of picking individual stocks
24/5 Market Access
Allows you to react to economic news, corporate earnings announcements and geopolitical events outside standard equity exchange operating hours
Cash Settled at Expiry
Eliminates the hassle and borrowing fees of physically owning hundreds of underlying index stocks by automatically calculating your trade's profit or loss and depositing it straight into your cash account upon expiration
What are Index Futures contracts?
An index futures contract is a standardized financial agreement that lets you agree to buy or sell a stock market index at a set price on a future date, tracking the overall performance of a market group like the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100
Broad Market Exposure
Capture the price movement of an entire stock index, like the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100, without managing the risk or complexity of picking individual stocks
24/5 Market Access
Allows you to react to economic news, corporate earnings announcements and geopolitical events outside standard equity exchange operating hours
Cash Settled at Expiry
Eliminates the hassle and borrowing fees of physically owning hundreds of underlying index stocks by automatically calculating your trade's profit or loss and depositing it straight into your cash account upon expiration
Markets
Major Index Futures Contracts You Can Trade
Access the top US equity index futures contracts available in standard E-mini and smaller Micro contract sizes
Markets
Major Index Futures Contracts You Can Trade
Access the top US equity index futures contracts available in standard E-mini and smaller Micro contract sizes
Markets
Major Index Futures Contracts You Can Trade
Access the top US equity index futures contracts available in standard E-mini and smaller Micro contract sizes
S&P 500 (ES / MES)
Trade the primary benchmark for the U.S. economy. An S&P 500 index futures contract gives you a fast, reliable way to trade the overall direction of the stock market with deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads during major economic news
NASDAQ-100 (NQ / MNQ)
Capitalize on price shifts driven by global technology leaders and corporate earnings. A Nasdaq-100 futures index position typically offers wider price swings than broader market indices, giving active traders targeted exposure to high-growth themes
DOW JONES (YM / MYM)
Capture the price action of established industrial giants. Based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), Dow Jones equity index futures offer direct exposure to 30 market-leading corporations across major business sectors in a single trade
RUSSELL 2000 (RTY / M2K)
Trade the heart of the US domestic economy. Russell 2000 index futures contracts track 2,000 small-cap stocks, giving you a straightforward way to trade domestic growth cycles and interest rate shifts without foreign market noise
S&P 500 (ES / MES)
Trade the primary benchmark for the U.S. economy. An S&P 500 index futures contract gives you a fast, reliable way to trade the overall direction of the stock market with deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads during major economic news
NASDAQ-100 (NQ / MNQ)
Capitalize on price shifts driven by global technology leaders and corporate earnings. A Nasdaq-100 futures index position typically offers wider price swings than broader market indices, giving active traders targeted exposure to high-growth themes
DOW JONES (YM / MYM)
Capture the price action of established industrial giants. Based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), Dow Jones equity index futures offer direct exposure to 30 market-leading corporations across major business sectors in a single trade
RUSSELL 2000 (RTY / M2K)
Trade the heart of the US domestic economy. Russell 2000 index futures contracts track 2,000 small-cap stocks, giving you a straightforward way to trade domestic growth cycles and interest rate shifts without foreign market noise
S&P 500 (ES / MES)
Trade the primary benchmark for the U.S. economy. An S&P 500 index futures contract gives you a fast, reliable way to trade the overall direction of the stock market with deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads during major economic news
NASDAQ-100 (NQ / MNQ)
Capitalize on price shifts driven by global technology leaders and corporate earnings. A Nasdaq-100 futures index position typically offers wider price swings than broader market indices, giving active traders targeted exposure to high-growth themes
DOW JONES (YM / MYM)
Capture the price action of established industrial giants. Based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), Dow Jones equity index futures offer direct exposure to 30 market-leading corporations across major business sectors in a single trade
RUSSELL 2000 (RTY / M2K)
Trade the heart of the US domestic economy. Russell 2000 index futures contracts track 2,000 small-cap stocks, giving you a straightforward way to trade domestic growth cycles and interest rate shifts without foreign market noise
NIKKEI 225 (NKD / MNK)
NIKKEI 225 (NKD / MNK)
Japan’s benchmark index, priced in US dollars. Nikkei 225 futures track 225 blue-chip companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with prices driven by Bank of Japan decisions, yen swings and Asian session flows nearly 24 hours a day
Japan’s benchmark index, priced in US dollars. Nikkei 225 futures track 225 blue-chip companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with prices driven by Bank of Japan decisions, yen swings and Asian session flows nearly 24 hours a day
Contract Specifications
Index Futures Contracts & Margins
Essential contract specifications, tick sizes and margins across global index futures markets
Contract Specifications
Index Futures Contracts & Margins
Essential contract specifications, tick sizes and margins across global index futures markets
Contract Specifications
Index Futures Contracts & Margins
Essential contract specifications, tick sizes and margins across global index futures markets
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Contract
Contract Size
Tick Size
Intraday Margin
Initial Margin (USD)
M2K
Micro E-mini Russell 2000 Futures
USD 5 x index
0.1
$616.69
$1,233.38
MYM
Micro E-mini Dow Jones Futures
USD 0.50 x index
1
$847.69
$1,695.38
MNK
Micro Nikkei (USD) Futures
USD 0.50 x index
5
$1,396.74
$2,793.47
MES
Micro E-mini S&P 500 Futures
USD 5 x index
0.25
$1,431.59
$2,863.17
MNQ
Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures
USD 2 x index
0.25
$2,319.01
$4,638.01
RTY
E-mini Russell 2000 Futures
USD 50 x index
0.1
$6,166.90
$12,333.79
YM
E-mini Dow Jones Futures
USD 5 x index
1
$8,476.90
$16,953.79
EMD
E-mini S&P MidCap 400 Futures
USD 100 x index
0.1
$10,120.00
$20,240.00
NKD
Nikkei 225 (USD) Futures
USD 5 x index
5
$12,597.50
$25,195.00
ES
E-mini S&P 500 Futures
USD 50 x index
0.25
$14,315.83
$28,631.65
NQ
E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures
USD 20 x index
0.25
$23,190.05
$46,380.10
Micro Index Futures
Maximum Capital Efficiency, Fractional Exposure
Micro E-mini contracts give you lower capital entry points and granular position sizing while tracking the exact same underlying benchmark prices
Micro Index Futures
Maximum Capital Efficiency, Fractional Exposure
Micro E-mini contracts give you lower capital entry points and granular position sizing while tracking the exact same underlying benchmark prices
Micro Index Futures
Maximum Capital Efficiency, Fractional Exposure
Micro E-mini contracts give you lower capital entry points and granular position sizing while tracking the exact same underlying benchmark prices
Scale Positions at 1/10th Sizing
Trade at one-tenth the size of standard E-mini contracts, giving you precise, granular control over your account allocation while tracking identical price movements
Fine-Tune Your Risk Parameters
Manage downside risk with smaller dollar-per-point tick values. Lower total contract exposure lets you place wider, structure-based stop-losses without exceeding your account's risk parameters
Diversify Capital Across Markets
Spread risk across multiple markets without over-allocating capital. Lower margin demands allow you to trade multiple micro index futures concurrently within a single account
Live Strategy Validation
Trade index point fluctuations directly or test macroeconomic rate-driven market positioning live under real market conditions using Micro index contracts before scaling into standard, full-sized contracts
Scale Positions at 1/10th Sizing
Trade at one-tenth the size of standard E-mini contracts, giving you precise, granular control over your account allocation while tracking identical price movements
Fine-Tune Your Risk Parameters
Manage downside risk with smaller dollar-per-point tick values. Lower total contract exposure lets you place wider, structure-based stop-losses without exceeding your account's risk parameters
Diversify Capital Across Markets
Spread risk across multiple markets without over-allocating capital. Lower margin demands allow you to trade multiple micro index futures concurrently within a single account
Live Strategy Validation
Trade index point fluctuations directly or test macroeconomic rate-driven market positioning live under real market conditions using Micro index contracts before scaling into standard, full-sized contracts
Scale Positions at 1/10th Sizing
Trade at one-tenth the size of standard E-mini contracts, giving you precise, granular control over your account allocation while tracking identical price movements
Fine-Tune Your Risk Parameters
Manage downside risk with smaller dollar-per-point tick values. Lower total contract exposure lets you place wider, structure-based stop-losses without exceeding your account's risk parameters
Diversify Capital Across Markets
Spread risk across multiple markets without over-allocating capital. Lower margin demands allow you to trade multiple micro index futures concurrently within a single account
Live Strategy Validation
Trade index point fluctuations directly or test macroeconomic rate-driven market positioning live under real market conditions using Micro index contracts before scaling into standard, full-sized contracts
Before You Trade
Index Futures FAQs
Before You Trade
Index Futures FAQs
Before You Trade
Index Futures FAQs
1. How are index futures different from trading an ETF or individual stocks?
Index futures let you take a position on an entire index in a single contract, with margin instead of full capital outlay, and the ability to go short as easily as going long. Unlike ETFs, futures trade nearly 24 hours across the trading week and settle in cash at expiration rather than being held indefinitely
2. What are E-mini and Micro E-mini Index Futures?
E-mini and Micro E-mini contracts are smaller-sized versions of standard index futures, built to lower the capital needed to trade a given index. A Micro E-mini is typically one-tenth the size of its E-mini counterpart. KGI Crusoe offers both sizes across the indices it lists, so contract size can be matched to account size
3. What are the risks of trading Index Futures?
Index futures are leveraged. A small move in the index can produce a larger move in your account, in both directions. Margin requirements can change with volatility, and you can lose more than your initial margin if the market moves against you. Always trade with a risk management plan and position size you can afford to lose
4. How much capital is required to trade Index Futures?
Required capital depends on contract size and margin rates. Micro contracts (such as MES, MNQ, or MYM) feature significantly lower capital entry points suitable for smaller retail accounts, whereas standard E-mini contracts (such as ES, NQ, or YM) require higher upfront margin due to their larger contract multipliers (e.g., $50 vs. $5 per index point for S&P 500 contracts)
5. Which Index Futures contracts are the most actively traded?
The E-mini S&P 500 is generally the most actively traded index futures contract, followed by the E-mini Nasdaq-100. Higher trading activity typically means tighter bid-ask spreads, which matters for cost of entry and exit
1. How are index futures different from trading an ETF or individual stocks?
Index futures let you take a position on an entire index in a single contract, with margin instead of full capital outlay, and the ability to go short as easily as going long. Unlike ETFs, futures trade nearly 24 hours across the trading week and settle in cash at expiration rather than being held indefinitely
2. What are E-mini and Micro E-mini Index Futures?
E-mini and Micro E-mini contracts are smaller-sized versions of standard index futures, built to lower the capital needed to trade a given index. A Micro E-mini is typically one-tenth the size of its E-mini counterpart. KGI Crusoe offers both sizes across the indices it lists, so contract size can be matched to account size
3. What are the risks of trading Index Futures?
Index futures are leveraged. A small move in the index can produce a larger move in your account, in both directions. Margin requirements can change with volatility, and you can lose more than your initial margin if the market moves against you. Always trade with a risk management plan and position size you can afford to lose
4. How much capital is required to trade Index Futures?
Required capital depends on contract size and margin rates. Micro contracts (such as MES, MNQ, or MYM) feature significantly lower capital entry points suitable for smaller retail accounts, whereas standard E-mini contracts (such as ES, NQ, or YM) require higher upfront margin due to their larger contract multipliers (e.g., $50 vs. $5 per index point for S&P 500 contracts)
5. Which Index Futures contracts are the most actively traded?
The E-mini S&P 500 is generally the most actively traded index futures contract, followed by the E-mini Nasdaq-100. Higher trading activity typically means tighter bid-ask spreads, which matters for cost of entry and exit
1. How are index futures different from trading an ETF or individual stocks?
Index futures let you take a position on an entire index in a single contract, with margin instead of full capital outlay, and the ability to go short as easily as going long. Unlike ETFs, futures trade nearly 24 hours across the trading week and settle in cash at expiration rather than being held indefinitely
2. What are E-mini and Micro E-mini Index Futures?
E-mini and Micro E-mini contracts are smaller-sized versions of standard index futures, built to lower the capital needed to trade a given index. A Micro E-mini is typically one-tenth the size of its E-mini counterpart. KGI Crusoe offers both sizes across the indices it lists, so contract size can be matched to account size
3. What are the risks of trading Index Futures?
Index futures are leveraged. A small move in the index can produce a larger move in your account, in both directions. Margin requirements can change with volatility, and you can lose more than your initial margin if the market moves against you. Always trade with a risk management plan and position size you can afford to lose
4. How much capital is required to trade Index Futures?
Required capital depends on contract size and margin rates. Micro contracts (such as MES, MNQ, or MYM) feature significantly lower capital entry points suitable for smaller retail accounts, whereas standard E-mini contracts (such as ES, NQ, or YM) require higher upfront margin due to their larger contract multipliers (e.g., $50 vs. $5 per index point for S&P 500 contracts)
5. Which Index Futures contracts are the most actively traded?
The E-mini S&P 500 is generally the most actively traded index futures contract, followed by the E-mini Nasdaq-100. Higher trading activity typically means tighter bid-ask spreads, which matters for cost of entry and exit
Get Started
Start Trading Index Futures in 3 Steps
Execute trades with confidence and precision
Get Started
Start Trading Index Futures in 3 Steps
Execute trades with confidence and precision
Get Started
Start Trading Index Futures in 3 Steps
Execute trades with confidence and precision
1
Choose a Market
Search any market code or name to instantly pull up contract details and margin rates
2
Set Your Position
Select your contract size, choose long or short, and pick your order type to match your strategy
3
Execute & Manage
Attach your take-profit and stop-loss levels, submit your order, and track real-time P&L as the market moves
1
Choose a Market
Search any market code or name to instantly pull up contract details and margin rates
2
Set Your Position
Select your contract size, choose long or short, and pick your order type to match your strategy
3
Execute & Manage
Attach your take-profit and stop-loss levels, submit your order, and track real-time P&L as the market moves
1
Choose a Market
Search any market code or name to instantly pull up contract details and margin rates
2
Set Your Position
Select your contract size, choose long or short, and pick your order type to match your strategy
3
Execute & Manage
Attach your take-profit and stop-loss levels, submit your order, and track real-time P&L as the market moves
Legal and Regulatory
KGI Crusoe is a futures trading platform operated by KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 195500144H), a holder of a Capital Markets Services Licence issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Registered office: 4 Shenton Way, #13-01 SGX Centre 2, Singapore 068807.
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NTC is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") as a futures commission merchant ("FCM") and is a National Futures Association ("NFA") Member (NFA ID: 0309379). Registered office: 222 North Lasalle Street Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60601 United States. Questions related to brokerage accounts should be directed to your broker.
Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for everyone. An investor may lose all or more than the initial investment. Trading should be undertaken only with risk capital funds that can be lost without jeopardizing one’s financial security or lifestyle, and only by those who can afford such losses. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Prior to trading digital assets, review the CFTC and NFA advisories for additional information regarding the significant risks involved. View Risk Disclosure Statement, including the Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Products.
The website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. It does not take into account your personal investment objectives, financial situation, or holdings. KGI Crusoe (KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.) makes no representation and assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of this information, or for any loss arising from its use.
This website is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any jurisdiction where that would breach local law or regulation, including the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and the United States.
This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
© 2026 KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Legal and Regulatory
KGI Crusoe is a futures trading platform operated by KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 195500144H), a holder of a Capital Markets Services Licence issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Registered office: 4 Shenton Way, #13-01 SGX Centre 2, Singapore 068807.
NinjaTrader is a group of affiliated companies operating under NinjaTrader Group, LLC ("NTG"), including NinjaTrader, LLC ("NT") and NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC d/b/a NinjaTrader, Kraken Derivatives US, and Tradovate ("NTC"). NT owns and supports the proprietary NinjaTrader trading platform as a software development company, while NTC provides brokerage services. View Disclosures.
NTC is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") as a futures commission merchant ("FCM") and is a National Futures Association ("NFA") Member (NFA ID: 0309379). Registered office: 222 North Lasalle Street Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60601 United States. Questions related to brokerage accounts should be directed to your broker.
Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for everyone. An investor may lose all or more than the initial investment. Trading should be undertaken only with risk capital funds that can be lost without jeopardizing one’s financial security or lifestyle, and only by those who can afford such losses. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Prior to trading digital assets, review the CFTC and NFA advisories for additional information regarding the significant risks involved. View Risk Disclosure Statement, including the Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Products.
The website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. It does not take into account your personal investment objectives, financial situation, or holdings. KGI Crusoe (KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.) makes no representation and assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of this information, or for any loss arising from its use.
This website is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any jurisdiction where that would breach local law or regulation, including the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and the United States.
This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
© 2026 KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved.
KGI Crusoe
Legal and Regulatory
KGI Crusoe is a futures trading platform operated by KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 195500144H), a holder of a Capital Markets Services Licence issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Registered office: 4 Shenton Way, #13-01 SGX Centre 2, Singapore 068807.
NinjaTrader is a group of affiliated companies operating under NinjaTrader Group, LLC ("NTG"), including NinjaTrader, LLC ("NT") and NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC d/b/a NinjaTrader, Kraken Derivatives US, and Tradovate ("NTC"). NT owns and supports the proprietary NinjaTrader trading platform as a software development company, while NTC provides brokerage services. View Disclosures.
NTC is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") as a futures commission merchant ("FCM") and is a National Futures Association ("NFA") Member (NFA ID: 0309379). Registered office: 222 North Lasalle Street Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60601 United States. Questions related to brokerage accounts should be directed to your broker.
Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for everyone. An investor may lose all or more than the initial investment. Trading should be undertaken only with risk capital funds that can be lost without jeopardizing one’s financial security or lifestyle, and only by those who can afford such losses. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Prior to trading digital assets, review the CFTC and NFA advisories for additional information regarding the significant risks involved. View Risk Disclosure Statement, including the Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Products.
The website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. It does not take into account your personal investment objectives, financial situation, or holdings. KGI Crusoe (KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.) makes no representation and assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of this information, or for any loss arising from its use.
This website is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any jurisdiction where that would breach local law or regulation, including the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and the United States.
This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
© 2026 KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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