Sugar (SB) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Sugar (SB) Futures?

Sugar Futures (SB) provide traders with exposure to the global sugar market. These contracts allow for speculation on sugar price movements, hedging for producers and consumers, or diversification within commodity portfolios.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 112,000 pounds

Example: This contract size allows traders to gain exposure to softs with controlled leverage and risk.

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 0.01 cents per pound
  • Tick Value: $11.20 per tick
  • Point Value: $1,120.00 per cent

These specifications make Sugar (SB) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to softs markets.

Trading Hours

Sugar (SB) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.

  • Trading Hours: Sunday to Friday, 5:30 PM to 1:00 PM the following day
  • Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET)

Trading Symbol

Platform Symbol: SB

Margins

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

Why Trade Sugar (SB) Futures?

  • Exposure to one of the world's most traded soft commodities
  • Strong liquidity and global market participation
  • Effective hedging tool for sugar producers and food manufacturers
  • Responds to global weather patterns and production cycles
  • Seasonal trading opportunities based on harvest schedules

Position Sizing for Sugar (SB) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Sugar (SB) 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 Sugar (SB) Futures (SB):

  • Tick Size: 0.01 cents per pound
  • Tick Value: $11.20 per tick
  • Point Value: $1,120.00 per cent

If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 1,120.00 per cent = $10

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $10 = 50 contracts