NG
MNG
QG
MNO
LNE

POWER YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH

Natural Gas Futures

Choose the right Nat Gas product for you

Find the precise fit for your portfolio in the global natural gas markets, where our extensive suite of smaller- and larger-sized contracts ensure you can trade an amount that’s comfortable for you.

MNG

Smaller, but just as powerful. Trade with added flexibility and precision.

NOTIONAL EST.

$3,794

MARGIN EST

$329

1,000 MMBtu

Small
LARGE
QG

The compact contract for traders who value speed and precision.

NOTIONAL EST.

$9,487.5

MARGIN EST

$856

2,500 MMBtu

Small
LARGE
NG

Trade the third-largest physical commodity contract in the world by volume.

NOTIONAL EST.

$37,910

MARGIN EST

$3,272

10,000 MMBtu

Small
LARGE
MNO

Enjoy the upside of smaller upfront costs with the flexibility of options.

expirations

Monthly, Weekly

1 MNG futures contract

Small
LARGE
LNE

Flexibility without the commitment. Enjoy the right to buy, sell or do nothing.

expirations

Monthly, Weekly

1 NG futures contract

Small
LARGE
HN, IN, JN, KN, LN

Maintain exposure when volatility strikes with lower-cost, precise tools.

expirationS

Monday-Friday

1 NG futures contract

Small
LARGE

Notional and margin estimates as of April 23, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CT

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Get started with Nat Gas futures and options

When you’re ready to start trading, you’ll need a futures account. 

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A suite of benchmarks that help you track expectations of volatility in the nat gas market.

Learn about trading Nat Gas

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