Canadian Dollar (6C) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Canadian Dollar (6C) Futures?

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

Contract Size

Contract Size: 100,000 Canadian 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 Canadian Dollar (1 pip)
  • Tick Value: $10.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $100.00 per 0.01

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

Trading Hours

Canadian Dollar (6C) 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: 6C

Margins

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

Why Trade Canadian Dollar (6C) Futures?

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

Position Sizing for Canadian Dollar (6C) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Canadian Dollar (6C) 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 Canadian Dollar (6C) Futures (6C):

  • Tick Size: 0.0001 USD per Canadian 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