E-mini Dow Jones Futures (YM) provide traders with exposure to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which consists of 30 large, publicly owned blue-chip companies. These contracts are popular for traders looking to gain exposure to some of the most established companies in the U.S. economy.
Contract Size: $5 multiplied by the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Example: This contract size allows traders to gain exposure to stock indices with controlled leverage and risk.
These specifications make E-mini Dow Jones (YM) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to stock indices markets.
E-mini Dow Jones (YM) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.
Platform Symbol: YM
To trade E-mini Dow Jones (YM) 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 E-mini Dow Jones (YM) Futures. Use our position size calculator to determine the optimal number of contracts based on your risk tolerance and account size.
For E-mini Dow Jones (YM) Futures (YM):
If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:
Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 5.00 per point = $50
Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $50 = 10 contracts