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S&P 500 Futures

Find the right S&P 500 product for you

While no single investment fits everyone, the S&P 500 is a reliable cornerstone of any portfolio, offering broad market exposure with contracts sized to suit your trading needs–from our smallest Spot-Quoted S&P 500 futures to our largest E-mini S&P 500 futures and options contract.  

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Trade one of the most liquid futures contracts in the world.

NOTIONAL EST.

$296,950

MARGIN EST

$21,867

$50 x S&P 500 Index

Small
LARGE
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Less money up front, less equity to maintain.

NOTIONAL EST.

$29,693.75

MARGIN EST

$2,187

$5 x S&P 500 Index

Small
LARGE
QSPX

Our fresh way to access the S&P 500 with the lowest upfront commitment.

NOTIONAL EST.

$5,600

MARGIN EST

$TBD

$1 x S&P 500 Index

Small
LARGE
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Enjoy the flexibility to tailor your trades to any market condition.

DAILY expirations

Monday-Friday

1 ES

Small
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Fine-tune your positions with enhanced precision.

DAILY expirations

Monday-Friday

1 MES

Small
LARGE

USD notional and margin estimates as of June 3, 2025, 7:30 a.m. CT 

Trading ETFs

or stocks?

Discover the unmatched benefits of futures on the S&P 500 and other Equity Index contracts. With futures, you'll be able to stretch your capital further, trade around the clock and experience fewer trading restrictions.

Test-drive S&P 500 futures

Enhance your S&P 500 trading skills and discover new opportunities with real market data in our risk-free Trading Simulator.

Turn curiosity into confidence: Join a Challenge

Learn, practice and compete against your peers as you test your trading strategies. Our pro-level Trading Simulator allows you to use real-world data without risking capital, getting one step closer to trading our products.

Get started with S&P 500 futures and options

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

Please note: The list is provided solely for informational purposes and is not an endorsement of any particular broker. It is not verification of legal registration, the broker's status or the firm's ability to solicit or carry customer accounts. Read additional important considerations about the brokers found on and off of this list.

Analyze to make better trades

Information is power. Elevate your S&P 500 market strategy with our cutting-edge tools and in-depth courses to enhance your approach to viewing and building trades. 

Build your understanding of futures and trading strategies with this hands-on, interactive course.

Analyze open interest and open interest change patterns for each expiration within the selected S&P 500 products.

Gauge the market sentiment by watching what other traders are doing in the S&P 500 futures markets.

Learn about trading S&P 500 futures and options

Savvy traders stay on top of evolving markets. Find the latest analysis on today’s markets or do a deep dive on essential S&P 500 fundamentals here.

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