E-mini Crude oil futures contracts are half the size of the full size WTI Crude Oil contract that consists of the West Texas Intermediate, (WTI) or light sweet crude oil that is stored and distributed in Cushing, Oklahoma and has long been a benchmark for oil prices.
Energy futures markets allow traders to hedge the risk they may carry in their equity portfolio or jump to opportunities triggered by economic, political or weather events.
They offer instant exposure to the underlying commodity of your choice, whether it's crude oil, natural gas, gasoline or heating oil.
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5:00pm – 4:00pm (Sun–Fri) CT with a 60-minute break each day beginning at 4:00pm CT
E-mini WTI Crude Oil
500 barrels
CME offers electronic trading almost 24/6
$0.025 per barrel
QM
$12.50 U.S. Dollars
Financially Settled
None
Trading terminates 4 business days prior to the 25th calendar day of the month prior to the contract month (1 business day prior to the termination of trading in Light Sweet Crude Oil Futures).
5:00pm – 4:00pm (Sun–Fri) CT with a 60-minute break each day beginning at 4:00pm CT