What is the minimum trade size for futures trading?

The minimum trade size is one contract. The formula described here works for calculating ideal futures position sizes, no matter what futures contract you trade, what your stop-loss is, or how much you have in your account. Suppose you have a $10,000 account for futures trading, and you are willing to risk 1% per trade.

How much money do you need to start day trading futures?

Risk four ticks per trade and 2% of the account, and you only need to maintain a balance of $2,500. Some futures brokers require a $10,000 minimum deposit to start day trading futures. 6 Check with potential brokers for such limits. Decide whether you are going to risk 1% or 2% on each trade.

How much money do you need to trade S&P 500 futures?

If risking 1% and only trading one contract, you'll need at least $5,000 to $7,500 to start day trading E-mini S&P 500 futures with a four- to six-tick stop-loss, respectively. Are you willing to risk 2% on each trade?

What is the maximum account risk in futures trading?

For most U.S.-based futures contracts, the CME Group website will have the information you need. The maximum account risk is the amount of money in your trading account that you are willing to risk on an individual trade. Many traders risk, at most, 1% of their capital on each trade.