Micro Australian Dollar (M6A) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Micro Australian Dollar (M6A) Futures?

Micro Australian Dollar Futures (M6A) are 1/10th the size of the standard Australian Dollar Futures, offering traders a more accessible way to gain exposure to the AUD/USD exchange rate. These smaller contracts are ideal for retail traders or those looking for more precise position sizing.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 10,000 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: $1.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $10.00 per 0.01

These specifications make Micro Australian Dollar (M6A) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to currencies markets.

Trading Hours

Micro Australian Dollar (M6A) 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: M6A

Margins

To trade Micro Australian Dollar (M6A) Futures, you'll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details.

Why Trade Micro Australian Dollar (M6A) Futures?

  • Lower capital requirements than standard Australian Dollar contracts
  • Perfect for smaller accounts or precise position sizing
  • Same trading hours and price movements as the standard contract
  • Ideal for new traders learning currency futures trading
  • Allows for more granular risk management in AUD/USD exposure

Position Sizing for Micro Australian Dollar (M6A) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Micro Australian Dollar (M6A) 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 Micro Australian Dollar (M6A) Futures (M6A):

  • Tick Size: 0.0001 USD per Australian Dollar (1 pip)
  • Tick Value: $1.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $10.00 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 × 10.00 per 0.01 = $100

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $100 = 5 contracts