Swiss Franc (6S) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Swiss Franc (6S) Futures?

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

Contract Size

Contract Size: 125,000 Swiss Francs

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 Swiss Franc (1 pip)
  • Tick Value: $12.50 per tick
  • Point Value: $125.00 per 0.01

These specifications make Swiss Franc (6S) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to currencies markets.

Trading Hours

Swiss Franc (6S) 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: 6S

Margins

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

Why Trade Swiss Franc (6S) Futures?

  • Exposure to a traditional safe-haven currency
  • Effective hedging tool during periods of market uncertainty
  • Diversification benefits for currency portfolios
  • Extended trading hours covering all global market sessions
  • Standardized contract specifications and regulated exchange

Position Sizing for Swiss Franc (6S) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Swiss Franc (6S) 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 Swiss Franc (6S) Futures (6S):

  • Tick Size: 0.0001 USD per Swiss Franc (1 pip)
  • Tick Value: $12.50 per tick
  • Point Value: $125.00 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 × 125.00 per 0.01 = $1250

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $1250 = 0 contracts