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Micro E-mini futures
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What does Micro E-mini futures mean?
Micro E-mini futures are smaller versions of the corresponding CME equity-index E-mini contracts. Their contract size is one tenth of the respective E-mini, enabling smaller exposure increments.
Example
A trader uses a Micro E-mini contract to take a smaller position in the same benchmark.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
Check the program’s micro-to-mini counting rules and costs; smaller exposure does not mean identical fee efficiency.
Sources and further reading
The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.