About CME E-mini NASDAQ-100 Futures

Contract Size
The size of one CME E-mini^® NASDAQ-100^® futures contract equals $20 (the contract’s multiplier) times the current CME E-mini NASDAQ-100 futures level. The contract moves in ticks of 0.25 index points valued at $5.00 per contract (exception: futures calendar spreads move in increments of 0.05 index points = $1.00 contract).

These futures expire on a quarterly basis and are listed two months out in the March quarterly cycle. These contracts trade electronically only on the CME Globex^® platform nearly 24 hours a day around the clock, around the world.

Underlying Index
The NASDAQ-100 Index represents the largest non-financial U.S. and international issues listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market based on market capitalization. Index holdings represent companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnology. It does not contain financial companies (including investment companies) and uses a modified capitalization methodology to provide enhanced diversification.

For a complete list of stocks in the index and Index methodology, visit The NASDAQ Web site.