RBOB Gasoline Futures (RB) provide traders with exposure to gasoline prices. These contracts allow for speculation on gasoline price movements, hedging fuel costs, or diversifying energy investment portfolios with exposure to refined petroleum products.
Contract Size: 42,000 gallons (1,000 barrels)
Example: This contract size allows traders to gain exposure to energy with controlled leverage and risk.
These specifications make RBOB Gasoline (RB) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to energy markets.
RBOB Gasoline (RB) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.
Platform Symbol: RB
To trade RBOB Gasoline (RB) 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 RBOB Gasoline (RB) Futures. Use our position size calculator to determine the optimal number of contracts based on your risk tolerance and account size.
For RBOB Gasoline (RB) Futures (RB):
If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:
Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 420.00 per 0.01 = $4200
Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $4200 = 0 contracts