Micro Canadian Dollar (M6C) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Micro Canadian Dollar (M6C) Futures?

Micro Canadian Dollar Futures (M6C) are 1/10th the size of the standard Canadian Dollar Futures, offering traders a more accessible way to gain exposure to the USD/CAD exchange rate. These smaller contracts are ideal for retail traders or those looking for more precise position sizing.

Contract Size

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

These specifications make Micro Canadian Dollar (M6C) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to currencies markets.

Trading Hours

Micro Canadian Dollar (M6C) 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: M6C

Margins

To trade Micro Canadian Dollar (M6C) Futures, you'll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details.

Why Trade Micro Canadian Dollar (M6C) Futures?

  • Lower capital requirements than standard Canadian 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 USD/CAD exposure

Position Sizing for Micro Canadian Dollar (M6C) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Micro Canadian Dollar (M6C) 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 Canadian Dollar (M6C) Futures (M6C):

  • Tick Size: 0.0001 USD per Canadian 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