- Which E-nano Equity Index futures are listed for trading beginning August 24, 2026?
- Why are we listing these products?
- How do the contract sizes differ between E-nano, Micro E-mini and E-mini Equity Index futures?
Product details
- Under which DCM will these contracts be listed?
- What are the contract specifications?
- Why is the tick different for E-nano futures, and what other implications does this have?
- How many contracts will be listed at a given time?
- Are E-nano Equity Index futures cash-settled or physically delivered?
- What are the trading hours on Globex?
- How are the daily settlement prices of E-nano Equity Index futures determined?
- How are the final settlement prices of the futures determined?
- Are these futures contracts eligible for block trading or BTIC?
- What are the fees for E-nano Equity Index futures contracts?
- Are these products included in our Equity product volume discounts?
- What are the margin requirements for E-nano Equity Index futures?
- Are E-nano Equity Index futures contracts fungible with their Micro E-mini and E-mini standard size counterparts? Can they be offset?
Additional information
Coming August 24:* E-nano Equity Index futures
Get ready for our most accessible Equity Index contracts, available on four major U.S. equity benchmarks.
*Pending regulatory review
1. Which E-nano Equity Index futures are listed for trading beginning August 24, 2026?*
- E-nano S&P 500 futures
- E-nano Nasdaq-100 futures
- E-nano Russell 2000 futures
- E-nano Dow Jones Industrial Average futures
*Pending regulatory review
2. Why are we listing these products?
We are launching our E-nano Equity Index futures suite to enhance market accessibility for all participants. These products feature multipliers that are 1/10 the size of their Micro E-mini (MES) counterparts, (i.e., $0.50 multiplier for the E-nano S&P 500 futures contract relative to $5 for the MES futures). Our E-nano Equity Index contracts are also 1/100 the size of our E-mini product suite.
3. How do the contract sizes differ between E-nano, Micro E-mini and E-mini Equity Index futures?
|
Index |
E-nano multiplier |
Micro E-mini multiplier |
E-mini multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S&P 500 |
$0.50 |
$5 |
$50 |
|
Nasdaq-100 |
$0.20 |
$2 |
$20 |
|
Russell 2000 |
$0.50 |
$5 |
$50 |
|
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
$0.05 |
$0.50 |
$5 |
Product Details
4. Under which DCM will these contracts be listed?
These contracts will be listed with CME and CBOT. E-nano S&P 500 futures, E-nano Nasdaq-100 futures and E-nano Russell 2000 futures will be under CME, while E-nano Dow Jones Industrial Average futures will be under the CBOT. This remains consistent with the larger-sized Micro E-mini and E-mini products.
5. What are the contract specifications?
The tick increments will be double those of their Micro E-mini and E-mini counterparts and be as follows:
|
Product |
Product code |
Tick size |
Value per tick |
|---|---|---|---|
|
E-nano S&P 500 futures |
NES |
0.50 index points |
0.50 index points * $0.50 multiplier = $0.25 |
|
E-nano Nasdaq-100 futures |
NNQ |
0.50 index points |
0.50 index points * $0.20 multiplier = $0.10 |
|
E-nano Russell 2000 futures |
N2K |
0.20 index points |
0.20 index points * $0.50 multiplier = $0.10 |
|
E-nano Dow Jones Industrial Average futures |
NDOW |
2.00 index points |
2.00 index points * $0.05 multiplier = $0.10 |
|
Index |
E-nano tick size |
Micro E-mini tick size |
E-mini tick size |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S&P 500 |
0.50 index points |
0.25 index points |
0.25 index points |
|
Nasdaq-100 |
0.50 index points |
0.25 index points |
0.25 index points |
|
Russell 2000 |
0.20 index points |
0.10 index points |
0.10 index points |
|
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
2.00 index points |
1.00 index points |
1.00 index points |
6. Why is the tick different for E-nano futures, and what other implications does this have?
While E-nano Equity Index futures settle daily to the same price as E-mini and Micro E-mini futures, they settle to the nearest tick, which differs from the larger contract sizes. This approach simplifies the process and prevents rounding complications related to the fractional multiplier. Ultimately, E-nano futures settle to a one-cent increment to align with the index family, though the fractional multiplier means some rounding may still occur in the final financial settlement value.
7. How many contracts will be listed at a given time?
We are listing the nearest two quarterly months in the quarterly cycle (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec) for each of the E-nanos Equity Index products.
8. Are E-nano Equity Index futures cash-settled or physically delivered?
E-nano Equity Index futures are financially settled versus the special opening quotation on the third Friday quarterly opening index print.
9. What are the trading hours on Globex?
Sunday at 6:00 p.m. through Friday at 5:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. Sunday to 4:00 p.m. Friday CT), with a daily maintenance period from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT).
10. How are the daily settlement prices of E-nano Equity Index futures determined?
The daily settlement price for E-nano Equity Index futures is determined using the 30-second volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of Globex trades for their corresponding E-mini counterparts, captured between 3:59:30 p.m. and 4:00:00 p.m. ET.
11. How are the final settlement prices of the futures determined?
On the final settlement day, the settlement value for E-nano Equity Index products is determined by the Special Opening Quotation (SOQ) on the contract month's third Friday, matching the SOQ of the corresponding E-mini and Micro E-mini contracts. This SOQ is calculated using the opening price of every component stock in the underlying index, irrespective of their specific opening times.
12. Are these futures contracts eligible for block trading or BTIC?
No, E-nano Equity Index futures contracts will not be eligible for block or BTIC trading.
13. What are the fees for E-nano Equity Index futures contracts?
E-nano Equity Index products will be part of the Equity Index futures suite according to our fee schedule.
14. Are these products included in our Equity product volume discounts?
No. E-nano Equity Index futures volume will not count towards the current volume-based fee discounts available to members.
15. What are the margin requirements for E-nano Equity Index futures?
Margins are based on current market conditions and thus are subject to change. Use the following links below to find the latest information on margins.
16. Are E-nano Equity Index futures eligible to be offset with their Micro E-mini and E-mini counterparts?
Yes. E-nano Equity Index futures can be offset against opposing positions in their respective Micro E-mini and E-mini counterparts at the following ratios:
- 10:1 vs. Micro E-mini futures
- 100:1 vs. E-mini futures
To execute an offset trade, ask your clearing broker to submit a request directly to our clearinghouse.
Additional Information
17. How can I see prices for E-nano Equity Index futures?
Delayed quotes will be available online on our website. You can also access quotes through major quote vendors.
18. How can I get access to Globex?
To access Globex, you must have a relationship with a clearing member firm.
See how to connect to Globex.
19. Are there circuit breakers on E-nano Equity Index products?
Our U.S. Equity Index price limits (and corresponding CME and CBOT rules) are designed to coordinate with circuit breakers provisions as applied by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). E-nano Equity Index futures contracts will follow the same rules as their Micro E-mini and E-mini counterparts.
- Downside price limits (7%, 13% and 20%): Effective Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT. These limits apply strictly to downward price movements based on the parent contract’s fixing price.
- Up-and-down price limits (7%): Effective Sunday 5:00 p.m. to Monday 8:30 a.m. CT, and Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT. (Note: During the 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. window, the 7% price limit cannot breach the 20% daily limit.)
20. Where can I find more information on E-nano Equity Index products?
Visit cmegroup.com/enano for the latest information.
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