Ethanol (EH) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Ethanol (EH) Futures?

Ethanol Futures (EH) provide traders with exposure to ethanol prices. These contracts allow for speculation on biofuel price movements, hedging costs for blenders and producers, or diversifying energy investment portfolios with exposure to renewable fuels.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 29,000 gallons

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

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 0.001 USD per gallon
  • Tick Value: $2.50 per tick
  • Point Value: $2,500.00 per point

These specifications make Ethanol (EH) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to energy markets.

Trading Hours

Ethanol (EH) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.

  • Trading Hours: Sunday to Friday, with specific trading sessions
  • Time Zone: Central Time (CT)

Trading Symbol

Platform Symbol: EH

Margins

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

Why Trade Ethanol (EH) Futures?

  • Exposure to renewable fuel markets
  • Trading opportunities based on agricultural feedstock prices (primarily corn)
  • Hedging tool for ethanol producers and gasoline blenders
  • Participation in markets influenced by biofuel mandates and regulations
  • Standardized contract specifications and regulated exchange

Position Sizing for Ethanol (EH) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Ethanol (EH) 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 Ethanol (EH) Futures (EH):

  • Tick Size: 0.001 USD per gallon
  • Tick Value: $2.50 per tick
  • Point Value: $2,500.00 per point

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

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 2,500.00 per point = $20

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $20 = 25 contracts