Australian Dollar (6A) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Australian Dollar (6A) Futures?

Australian Dollar Futures (6A) provide traders with exposure to the AUD/USD exchange rate. These contracts allow traders to speculate on the value of the Australian Dollar relative to the U.S. Dollar or hedge currency risk in international business operations.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 100,000 Australian Dollars

Example: This contract size allows traders to gain exposure to currencies with controlled leverage and risk.

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 0.0001 USD per Australian Dollar (1 pip)
  • Tick Value: $10.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $100.00 per 0.01

These specifications make Australian Dollar (6A) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to currencies markets.

Trading Hours

Australian Dollar (6A) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.

  • Trading Hours: Sunday to Friday, nearly 24 hours a day with a short break
  • Time Zone: Central Time (CT)

Trading Symbol

Platform Symbol: 6A

Margins

To trade Australian Dollar (6A) Futures, you'll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details.

Why Trade Australian Dollar (6A) Futures?

  • Exposure to a major commodity currency
  • Strong correlation with commodity prices, especially metals
  • Effective hedging tool for businesses with Australian Dollar exposure
  • Extended trading hours covering all global market sessions
  • Standardized contract specifications and regulated exchange

Position Sizing for Australian Dollar (6A) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Australian Dollar (6A) Futures. Use our position size calculator to determine the optimal number of contracts based on your risk tolerance and account size.

Position Size Calculator Example

For Australian Dollar (6A) Futures (6A):

  • Tick Size: 0.0001 USD per Australian Dollar (1 pip)
  • Tick Value: $10.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $100.00 per 0.01

If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 100.00 per 0.01 = $1000

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $1000 = 0 contracts