New Zealand Dollar (6N) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are New Zealand Dollar (6N) Futures?

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

Contract Size

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

These specifications make New Zealand Dollar (6N) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to currencies markets.

Trading Hours

New Zealand Dollar (6N) 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: 6N

Margins

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

Why Trade New Zealand Dollar (6N) Futures?

  • Exposure to a commodity-linked currency
  • Correlation with agricultural commodity prices
  • Effective hedging tool for businesses with New Zealand Dollar exposure
  • Extended trading hours covering all global market sessions
  • Standardized contract specifications and regulated exchange

Position Sizing for New Zealand Dollar (6N) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading New Zealand Dollar (6N) 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 New Zealand Dollar (6N) Futures (6N):

  • Tick Size: 0.0001 USD per New Zealand 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