What is Nasdaq Futures (NQ)?

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Nasdaq Futures (NQ)

Nasdaq Futures (NQ) are standardized futures contracts on the Nasdaq-100 Index traded at the CME, representing the core instrument for professional index trading.

By Marco Bösing1 min read

What Are Nasdaq Futures (NQ)?

Nasdaq Futures — officially known as E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures (ticker symbol: NQ) — are standardized futures contracts on the Nasdaq-100 Index traded at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). The Nasdaq-100 comprises the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange, including technology giants such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia.

The NQ is one of the most liquid and actively traded futures instruments in the world. Each point in the NQ is worth $20 per contract, and the minimum tick size is 0.25 points ($5). These characteristics provide an excellent balance of volatility, liquidity, and transaction costs — ideal for active day trading.

As the core instrument of the traMADA NQ Masterclass, Nasdaq Futures offer the perfect combination of transparency and trading opportunities for traders looking to learn professional futures trading.

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