Micro New Zealand Dollar (M6N) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Micro New Zealand Dollar (M6N) Futures?

Micro New Zealand Dollar Futures (M6N) are 1/10th the size of the standard New Zealand Dollar Futures, offering traders a more accessible way to gain exposure to the NZD/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 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: $1.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $10.00 per 0.01

These specifications make Micro New Zealand Dollar (M6N) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to currencies markets.

Trading Hours

Micro New Zealand Dollar (M6N) 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: M6N

Margins

To trade Micro New Zealand Dollar (M6N) Futures, you'll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details.

Why Trade Micro New Zealand Dollar (M6N) Futures?

  • Lower capital requirements than standard New Zealand 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 NZD/USD exposure

Position Sizing for Micro New Zealand Dollar (M6N) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Micro New Zealand Dollar (M6N) 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 New Zealand Dollar (M6N) Futures (M6N):

  • Tick Size: 0.0001 USD per New Zealand 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