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. 

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

Micro E-mini insights

Get our experts’ perspectives on current trends.

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.

Contact an Equities expert

Connect with a member of our expert Equities team to get more information about our products, find a broker or to contact a market maker.

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