What is an E-mini S&P 500?

The E-mini S&P 500 is an electronically-traded futures contract representing one-fifth of the value of the standard S&P 500 futures contract. A mini-sized Dow is a type of option for which the underlying assets is the E-Mini Dow futures. E-mini-Dow futures are worth $5 multiplied by the DJIA.

How to trade E-mini S&P 500 futures?

In order to trade E-mini S&P 500 futures, you must open an account with a brokerage firm. Once you do that, choose your trading strategy and monitor the market until the contract's expiration date. What Is the Size of the E-mini S&P 500 Futures Contract?

What is an 'E-mini'?

What is an 'E-Mini '. E-minis are electronically traded futures contracts trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange that represent a fraction of the value of a corresponding standard futures contract.

What is the E-mini contract size?

The contract size of an E-mini is the value of the contract based on the price of the futures contract times a contract-specific multiplier. The E-mini S&P 500 has a contract size of $50 times the value of the S&P 500. 2 So if the S&P 500 is trading at 2,580, the value of the contract would be $129,000 ($50 x 2,580).