Micro E-mini futures and options
Micro E-mini futures and options provide cost-effective ways for all traders to access the dynamic liquid Equity Index futures and options market.
Micro E-mini futures
The smaller contract size of Micro E-mini futures offer a unique way to participate in the futures market with lower capital requirements and increased flexibility.
Micro E-mini options
With a contract size 1/10 of traditional E-mini options, Micro E-mini options allow traders to fine-tune their risk exposure and tailor their positions to their specific market outlook.
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Diversify your portfolio and tailor your exposure to major market indices
Available across six major indices, Micro E-mini products at CME Group provide all traders a simple, cost-efficient way to access the liquid Equity Index futures markets for a fraction of the upfront financial commitment. Now you can enhance your trading strategies through more precise exposure management, reduced trading costs and greater flexibility.
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Why trade Micro E-mini Products?
Precisely scale index exposure
Fine-tune your index exposure with Micro E-mini futures for more granular trading and risk management.
Manage your positions with versatility
Unlock flexible position management and enhanced liquidity with seamless conversion between Micro E-mini futures and classic E-mini futures at a 1/10 contract ratio.
Use leverage for greater capital efficiency
Control a large contract value with a small amount of capital and no expense ratios for greater upside and potentially lower trading costs.
Explore the full potential of Micro E-mini products
Build and refine your trading strategies with the latest resources for Micro E-mini products.
Coming soon
Micro Nikkei futures launch Oct. 28*
Capture Japanese stock exposure with greater precision this fall. Choose from USD- and JPY-denominated Micro Nikkei contracts in smaller contract sizes.
*Pending regulatory review
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Master the Micro E-mini market
Take self-guided courses on Micro E-mini products
If you’re new to futures, the courses below can help you quickly understand the Micro E-mini market and start trading today.
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