Natural Gas Futures (NG) provide traders with exposure to natural gas prices. These contracts are widely used for speculation on natural gas price movements, hedging energy costs for businesses, or diversifying energy investment portfolios.
Contract Size: 10,000 MMBtu (million British thermal units)
Example: This contract size allows traders to gain exposure to energy with controlled leverage and risk.
These specifications make Natural Gas (NG) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to energy markets.
Natural Gas (NG) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.
Platform Symbol: NG
To trade Natural Gas (NG) Futures, you'll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details.
Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Natural Gas (NG) Futures. Use our position size calculator to determine the optimal number of contracts based on your risk tolerance and account size.
For Natural Gas (NG) Futures (NG):
If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:
Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 1,000.00 per point = $10
Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $10 = 50 contracts