Contract specs
ES futures: tick size, tick value and specs.
E-mini S&P 500 (ES) on CME: one tick is 0.25 points and is worth $12.5 per contract; one full point is worth $50.
| Symbol | ES |
|---|---|
| Name | E-mini S&P 500 |
| Exchange | CME |
| Tick size | 0.25 |
| Tick value | $12.5 |
| Point value | $50 |
| Contract months | H M U Z |
| Trading hours | CME Globex: Sunday to Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. New York time, with a daily one-hour break from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. |
Specifications for guidance only. Always check the official CME Group contract page before trading.
MES is the micro version of ES: one ES = 10 MES. MES →
What a stop costs on ES
| Stop | 1 contract | 5 contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ticks (5 pts) | $250 | $1,250 |
| 40 ticks (10 pts) | $500 | $2,500 |
| 80 ticks (20 pts) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| 160 ticks (40 pts) | $2,000 | $10,000 |
What is the tick value of ES?
One ES tick (0.25) is worth $12.5 per contract.
How much is one point of ES worth?
One full point is worth $50 per contract.
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