Trade Micro Futures

Micro contracts spanning equity indexes, currencies, metals, energy and interest rates

Trade Micro Futures

Micro contracts spanning equity indexes, currencies, metals, energy and interest rates

Trade Micro Futures

Micro contracts spanning equity indexes, currencies, metals, energy and interest rates

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Monetary Authority of Singapore

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What are Micro Futures contracts?

Micro futures are smaller versions of standard futures contracts that track identical market prices with a lower multiplier, allowing you to trade major benchmark markets with significantly less capital per contract

Reduced Capital Requirements

Access major benchmark markets with low intraday and overnight margins built for smaller account balances

Flexible Position Sizing

Trade multiple micro contracts to build or trim positions gradually to fit your exact risk model without overexposing your portfolio

Lower-Risk Strategy Testing

Test live market strategies, refine your risk parameters and build discipline in real time without tying up significant trading capital

What are Micro Futures contracts?

Micro futures are smaller versions of standard futures contracts that track identical market prices with a lower multiplier, allowing you to trade major benchmark markets with significantly less capital per contract

Reduced Capital Requirements

Access major benchmark markets with low intraday and overnight margins built for smaller account balances

Flexible Position Sizing

Trade multiple micro contracts to build or trim positions gradually to fit your exact risk model without overexposing your portfolio

Lower-Risk Strategy Testing

Test live market strategies, refine your risk parameters and build discipline in real time without tying up significant trading capital

What are Micro Futures contracts?

Micro futures are smaller versions of standard futures contracts that track identical market prices with a lower multiplier, allowing you to trade major benchmark markets with significantly less capital per contract

Reduced Capital Requirements

Access major benchmark markets with low intraday and overnight margins built for smaller account balances

Flexible Position Sizing

Trade multiple micro contracts to build or trim positions gradually to fit your exact risk model without overexposing your portfolio

Lower-Risk Strategy Testing

Test live market strategies, refine your risk parameters and build discipline in real time without tying up significant trading capital

Markets

Explore Micro Futures

Micro futures contracts across equity indices, energy, currencies, interest rates and metals

Markets

Explore Micro Futures

Micro futures contracts across equity indices, energy, currencies, interest rates and metals

Markets

Explore Micro Futures

Micro futures contracts across equity indices, energy, currencies, interest rates and metals

Contract Specifications

Micro Futures Contracts & Margins

Essential contract specifications, tick sizes and margins across global micro futures markets

Contract Specifications

Micro Futures Contracts & Margins

Essential contract specifications, tick sizes and margins across global micro futures markets

Contract Specifications

Micro Futures Contracts & Margins

Essential contract specifications, tick sizes and margins across global micro futures markets

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Code

Contract

Contract Size

Tick Size

Intraday Margin

Initial Margin (USD)

MCL

Micro Crude Oil Futures

100 barrels

0.01

$459.39

$918.77

MNG

Micro Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures

1,000 MMBtu

0.001

$165.58

$331.16

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

M2K

Micro E-mini Russell 2000 Futures

USD 5 x index

0.1

$616.69

$1,233.38

MNK

Micro Nikkei (USD) Futures

USD 0.50 x index

5

$1,396.74

$2,793.47

MYM

Micro E-mini Dow Jones Futures

USD 0.50 x index

1

$847.69

$1,695.38

M6A

Micro AUD/USD Futures

AUD 10,000

0.0001

$96.25

$192.50

M6B

Micro GBP/USD Futures

GBP 6,250

0.0001

$93.50

$187.00

MCD

Micro CAD/USD Futures

CAD 10,000

0.0001

$44.00

$88.00

M6E

Micro EUR/USD Futures

EUR 10,000

0.0001

$115.50

$231.00

MGC

Micro Gold Futures

10 troy ounces

0.1

$1,272.15

$2,544.30

MHG

Micro Copper Futures

2,500 pounds

0.0005

$660.00

$1,320.00

SIL

Micro Silver Futures

1,000 troy ounces

0.005

$338.00

$676.00

Code

Contract

Contract Size

Tick Size

Intraday Margin

Initial Margin (USD)

MCL

Micro Crude Oil Futures

100 barrels

0.01

$459.39

$918.77

MNG

Micro Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures

1,000 MMBtu

0.001

$165.58

$331.16

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

M2K

Micro E-mini Russell 2000 Futures

USD 5 x index

0.1

$616.69

$1,233.38

MNK

Micro Nikkei (USD) Futures

USD 0.50 x index

5

$1,396.74

$2,793.47

MYM

Micro E-mini Dow Jones Futures

USD 0.50 x index

1

$847.69

$1,695.38

M6A

Micro AUD/USD Futures

AUD 10,000

0.0001

$96.25

$192.50

M6B

Micro GBP/USD Futures

GBP 6,250

0.0001

$93.50

$187.00

MCD

Micro CAD/USD Futures

CAD 10,000

0.0001

$44.00

$88.00

M6E

Micro EUR/USD Futures

EUR 10,000

0.0001

$115.50

$231.00

MGC

Micro Gold Futures

10 troy ounces

0.1

$1,272.15

$2,544.30

MHG

Micro Copper Futures

2,500 pounds

0.0005

$660.00

$1,320.00

SIL

Micro Silver Futures

1,000 troy ounces

0.005

$338.00

$676.00

Why Micro Futures?

Micro vs Standard Futures

All the liquidity and price action of standard contracts scaled down for precision capital control

Why Micro Futures?

Micro vs Standard Futures

All the liquidity and price action of standard contracts scaled down for precision capital control

Why Micro Futures?

Micro vs Standard Futures

All the liquidity and price action of standard contracts scaled down for precision capital control

Precision Contract Sizing

Micro futures mirror standard contracts at one-tenth the size. The underlying price moves identically, with tick values scaled to the smaller contract size

Lower Margin Requirements

Margin scales directly with contract size. Micros require a fraction of standard contract margin, with rates set by exchanges based on market volatility

Precise Risk Control

A smaller multiplier means each point move changes position value by one-tenth of the standard contract, giving finer control over exposure per trade

Live Strategy Validation

Test and refine automated or manual trading strategies with real market execution and minimal capital exposure before scaling up to full-sized contracts

Precision Contract Sizing

Micro futures mirror standard contracts at one-tenth the size. The underlying price moves identically, with tick values scaled to the smaller contract size

Lower Margin Requirements

Margin scales directly with contract size. Micros require a fraction of standard contract margin, with rates set by exchanges based on market volatility

Precise Risk Control

A smaller multiplier means each point move changes position value by one-tenth of the standard contract, giving finer control over exposure per trade

Live Strategy Validation

Test and refine automated or manual trading strategies with real market execution and minimal capital exposure before scaling up to full-sized contracts

Precision Contract Sizing

Micro futures mirror standard contracts at one-tenth the size. The underlying price moves identically, with tick values scaled to the smaller contract size

Lower Margin Requirements

Margin scales directly with contract size. Micros require a fraction of standard contract margin, with rates set by exchanges based on market volatility

Precise Risk Control

A smaller multiplier means each point move changes position value by one-tenth of the standard contract, giving finer control over exposure per trade

Live Strategy Validation

Test and refine automated or manual trading strategies with real market execution and minimal capital exposure before scaling up to full-sized contracts

Before You Trade

Micro Futures FAQs

Before You Trade

Micro Futures FAQs

Before You Trade

Micro Futures FAQs

1. What are Micro Futures contracts?

Micro futures are exchange-listed contracts that track the same underlying markets as standard futures at a fraction of the contract size, most commonly one-tenth. The Micro E-mini S&P 500 (MES) moves $5 per index point where the standard E-mini moves $50, so equivalent exposure needs proportionally less margin. Same exchange, same trading hours, same settlement price, smaller unit

2. How do Micro Futures differ from E-mini Futures?

The difference is contract size, not market. One Micro E-mini S&P 500 contract carries one-tenth the notional value of one E-mini, so tick values, margin and profit or loss per point all scale down by the same factor. Ten micro contracts give you the exposure of one E-mini. Both reference the same index and settle to the same final settlement price

3. What moves Micro Futures prices?

Micro contracts move on exactly the same catalysts as the contracts they mirror, because they track the same underlying market. Equity index micros react to FOMC decisions, CPI and payrolls prints, and large-cap earnings. Micro Gold responds to real yields and the dollar. Micro Crude Oil tracks OPEC+ supply decisions and weekly EIA inventory data. Contract size changes your exposure, not the drivers

4. What are the margin requirements to trade Micro Futures?

Margin on micro contracts is a fraction of the requirement on the equivalent standard contract, in line with the smaller contract size. Exchanges set initial and maintenance margin per product and revise it in response to volatility, and brokers can apply their own requirements on top. Current figures for every contract are published in the contract specifications, so check those before sizing a position

5. What are the risks of trading Micro Futures?

A smaller contract reduces the size of each position, not the leverage inside it. Micro futures are still margin-traded instruments where losses can exceed your initial margin, and an adverse move can trigger a margin call or liquidation. Markets gap overnight and through data releases. Smaller contracts also make it easy to hold more of them, which rebuilds the exposure the smaller size was meant to reduce

1. What are Micro Futures contracts?

Micro futures are exchange-listed contracts that track the same underlying markets as standard futures at a fraction of the contract size, most commonly one-tenth. The Micro E-mini S&P 500 (MES) moves $5 per index point where the standard E-mini moves $50, so equivalent exposure needs proportionally less margin. Same exchange, same trading hours, same settlement price, smaller unit

2. How do Micro Futures differ from E-mini Futures?

The difference is contract size, not market. One Micro E-mini S&P 500 contract carries one-tenth the notional value of one E-mini, so tick values, margin and profit or loss per point all scale down by the same factor. Ten micro contracts give you the exposure of one E-mini. Both reference the same index and settle to the same final settlement price

3. What moves Micro Futures prices?

Micro contracts move on exactly the same catalysts as the contracts they mirror, because they track the same underlying market. Equity index micros react to FOMC decisions, CPI and payrolls prints, and large-cap earnings. Micro Gold responds to real yields and the dollar. Micro Crude Oil tracks OPEC+ supply decisions and weekly EIA inventory data. Contract size changes your exposure, not the drivers

4. What are the margin requirements to trade Micro Futures?

Margin on micro contracts is a fraction of the requirement on the equivalent standard contract, in line with the smaller contract size. Exchanges set initial and maintenance margin per product and revise it in response to volatility, and brokers can apply their own requirements on top. Current figures for every contract are published in the contract specifications, so check those before sizing a position

5. What are the risks of trading Micro Futures?

A smaller contract reduces the size of each position, not the leverage inside it. Micro futures are still margin-traded instruments where losses can exceed your initial margin, and an adverse move can trigger a margin call or liquidation. Markets gap overnight and through data releases. Smaller contracts also make it easy to hold more of them, which rebuilds the exposure the smaller size was meant to reduce

1. What are Micro Futures contracts?

Micro futures are exchange-listed contracts that track the same underlying markets as standard futures at a fraction of the contract size, most commonly one-tenth. The Micro E-mini S&P 500 (MES) moves $5 per index point where the standard E-mini moves $50, so equivalent exposure needs proportionally less margin. Same exchange, same trading hours, same settlement price, smaller unit

2. How do Micro Futures differ from E-mini Futures?

The difference is contract size, not market. One Micro E-mini S&P 500 contract carries one-tenth the notional value of one E-mini, so tick values, margin and profit or loss per point all scale down by the same factor. Ten micro contracts give you the exposure of one E-mini. Both reference the same index and settle to the same final settlement price

3. What moves Micro Futures prices?

Micro contracts move on exactly the same catalysts as the contracts they mirror, because they track the same underlying market. Equity index micros react to FOMC decisions, CPI and payrolls prints, and large-cap earnings. Micro Gold responds to real yields and the dollar. Micro Crude Oil tracks OPEC+ supply decisions and weekly EIA inventory data. Contract size changes your exposure, not the drivers

4. What are the margin requirements to trade Micro Futures?

Margin on micro contracts is a fraction of the requirement on the equivalent standard contract, in line with the smaller contract size. Exchanges set initial and maintenance margin per product and revise it in response to volatility, and brokers can apply their own requirements on top. Current figures for every contract are published in the contract specifications, so check those before sizing a position

5. What are the risks of trading Micro Futures?

A smaller contract reduces the size of each position, not the leverage inside it. Micro futures are still margin-traded instruments where losses can exceed your initial margin, and an adverse move can trigger a margin call or liquidation. Markets gap overnight and through data releases. Smaller contracts also make it easy to hold more of them, which rebuilds the exposure the smaller size was meant to reduce

Get Started

Start Trading Micro Futures in 3 Steps

Execute trades with confidence and precision

Get Started

Start Trading Micro Futures in 3 Steps

Execute trades with confidence and precision

Get Started

Start Trading Micro 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.

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 oneโ€™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.

ยฉ 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 oneโ€™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.

ยฉ 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 oneโ€™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.

ยฉ 2026 KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved.

KGI Crusoe