Equity Index Futures (S&P & NASDAQ). Professional Execution.

Access highly liquid S&P and NASDAQ futures—E-mini and Micro contracts—run in your own client-owned account. Transparent reporting, professional oversight, and no management or incentive fees.
NFA-Registered IB since 2003
Client accounts cleared via R.J. O’Brien, StoneX, Phillip Capital

The Benchmark Contracts for Systematic Equity Exposure

E-mini S&P 500 (ES) & Micro E-mini (MES)
E-mini S&P 500 (ES) & Micro E-mini (MES)
Deep liquidity and tight spreads suitable for trend, momentum, and mean reversion.

  • Sizes: E-mini & Micro for precise risk
  • Fit: Core equity beta and tactical overlays
E-mini NASDAQ-100 (NQ) & Micro E-mini (MNQ)
E-mini NASDAQ-100 (NQ) & Micro E-mini (MNQ)
Tech-heavy index with strong intraday ranges and robust liquidity.

  • Sizes: E-mini & Micro for flexible scaling
  • Fit: Tactical momentum and diversification sleeves
Right-Sized with Micros
Right-Sized with Micros
Build exposure in smaller, controlled increments without over-allocating capital.

  • Volatility-targeted sizing
  • Multi-position scaling and risk

Why Use S&P & NASDAQ Futures

Institutional Liquidity
Deep order books and efficient price discovery for disciplined execution.
Transparent Specs & Margins
Exchange-defined terms, clear tick values, and margin frameworks.
Capital Efficiency
Futures margining can free capital for broader portfolio objectives.
Client-Owned Accounts
No pooled funds or lockups. 24/7 visibility and daily statements.

Open. Allocate. Execute—With Full Transparency.

Step 1
Open Your Futures Account
Accounts are in your name at the FCM (RJO, StoneX, or Phillip Capital).
Step 2
Choose Sizing & Rules
Select E-mini or Micro contracts and set risk targets (volatility-based). Deploy Trend, Momentum, Mean Reversion—or Fusion.
Step 3
Institutional Execution
We route orders with slippage-aware tactics, manage rollovers, and monitor daily. You see positions and statements 24/7.

Index Futures Contract Specs & Margins

Explore commonly traded S&P and NASDAQ contracts—including Micro sizes. Filter to find the exact product and size that matches your risk targets.
Contract Exchange Multiplier Tick Size/Value Trading Hours Initial Margin Maintenance Margin Currency Last Trade/Rollover Notes
BTC Futures CME 5 BTC 25 24/7 (CME Globex) ≈ $100,000 ≈ $80,000 USD Contract unit = 5 BTC
ETH Futures CME 50 ETH 12.5 24/7 (CME Globex) ≈ $40,000 ≈ $35,000 USD Standard CME ETH futures contract
XRP Futures CME 10,000 XRP 1 24/7 (CME Globex) TBD TBD USD Not currently listed on CME
SOL Futures CME 100 SOL 1 24/7 (CME Globex) TBD TBD USD Not currently listed on CME
Gold (GC) COMEX (CME) 100 troy oz 10 Sun-Fri 5p-4p ≈ 22,000 ≈ 20,000 USD Standard COMEX gold contract
Silver (SI) COMEX (CME) 5000 troy oz 25 Sun-Fri 5p-4p ≈ 22,000 ≈ 20,000 USD COMEX silver futures
Crude Oil (CL) NYMEX (CME) 1,000 barrels 10 Sun-Fri 5p-4p ≈ 4,785 ≈ 4,350 USD WTI crude oil futures
Natural Gas (NG) NYMEX (CME) 10,000 mmBtu 10 Sun-Fri 5p-4p ≈ 3,700 ≈ 3,350 USD Henry Hub natural gas futures
Copper (HG) COMEX (CME) 25,000 lbs 12.5 Sun-Fri 5p-4p ≈ 9,900 ≈ 9,000 USD COMEX copper futures
NASDAQ (E-mini NQ) CME 20 × Index 5 Sun-Fri 5p-4p ≈ 19,000 ≈ 18,800 USD E-mini NASDAQ 100 futures
S&P 500 (E-mini ES) CME 50 × Index 12.5 Sun-Fri 5p-4p ≈ 13,200 ≈ 12,800 USD E-mini S&P 500 futures
Micro Bitcoin (MBT) CME 0.1 BTC 0.5 24/7 (CME Globex) ≈ $10,000 ≈ $8,000 USD 1/10th size of standard BTC Futures
Micro Ether (MET) CME 0.1 ETH 0.25 24/7 (CME Globex) ≈ $4,000 ≈ $3,500 USD 1/10th size of standard ETH Futures
Micro Gold (MGC) COMEX (CME) 10 troy oz 1 Sun-Fri 5p-4p ≈ $990 ≈ $900 USD 1/10th size of standard Gold (GC)
Micro Silver (SIL) COMEX (CME) 1,000 oz 5 Sun-Fri 5p-4p ≈ $2,000 ≈ $1,800 USD 1/5th size of standard Silver (SI)
Micro WTI Crude Oil (MCL) NYMEX (CME) 100 barrels 1 Sun–Fri 6:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ≈ $1,800 ≈ $1,600 USD 1/10th size of standard Crude Oil (CL)
Micro E-mini S&P 500 (MES) CME $5 × index 1.25 Sun–Fri 6:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ≈ $1,320 ≈ $1,200 USD 1/10th size of E-mini S&P 500
Micro E-mini NASDAQ-100 (MNQ) CME $2 × index 0.50 Sun–Fri 6:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ≈ $1,760 ≈ $1,600 USD 1/10th size of E-mini NASDAQ-100
Micro Copper (MHG) COMEX (CME) 12,500 lbs 6.25 Sun–Fri 6:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ≈ $1,100 ≈ $1,000 USD 1/5th size of standard Copper (HG)
Micro Natural Gas (MNQG) NYMEX (CME) 2,500 MMBtu 2.50 Sun–Fri 6:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ≈ $700 ≈ $650 USD 1/10th size of standard Nat Gas (NG)
Note: Specifications, trading hours, and margin requirements change. Confirm current figures with your FCM before trading.

Institutional-Grade Index Execution. Commission-Only.

Order Routing & Slippage Controls
Liquidity-aware order types and disciplined fills designed for real-world execution.
Daily Process & Rollovers
Defined rollover playbooks, exception handling, and end-of-day reconciliations.
Reporting & Statements
Statements flow directly from your FCM. Request sample tear sheets and methodology docs anytime.

Risk-First, Transparency by Design

  • Volatility-targeted position sizing and pre-defined stops
  • Diversification across indices and timeframes
  • Client-owned, segregated accounts—no pooled funds, no lockups
  • Commission-only model: no management, incentive, or licensing fees

Compliance Note:

Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Who Uses Index Futures with Wisdom

Core Beta with Control
Maintain or adjust equity beta with E-mini/Micro precision and clear risk limits.
Tactical Momentum
Target short- to mid-term moves in NQ/ES with rules-based entries and exits.
Hedging & Overlay
Hedge concentrated holdings or implement overlays alongside broader portfolios.
Testimonial

Client Stories

John Krautsack
Chairman & CEO, EMC Capital Management

“Exactly what you want from a good IB! Exceptional customer service, streamlined back office, and innovative tools to help bridge investors with managers.”

John Tolman
Trend Channel

“Wisdom Trading has an excellent team of systematic trading professionals. They are very knowledgeable and provide our clients with outstanding execution and excellent customer service. We’re proud to feature them as one of our recommended brokers.”

Dennis Bryan F.

“Wisdom Trading exceeds expectations year after year. Their vast experience and knowledge of the global futures markets will save you time and money when it comes to execution, rolls and research. The entire staff puts a great deal of effort into the relationship and I am truly appreciative of all they have done for me.”

Brian W.

“I have been extremely pleased with Wisdom Trading and the WebOe platform, in terms of the number of products available for trading, ease and speed of use, as well as the reliability. Although many brokers offer great service, most offer only great excuses. Wisdom actually delivers!”

Sluggo

“I’ve robo-traded using three different brokers and I’m happiest (by far) at Wisdom Trading.They have a level of service that others do not.”

Levi F.
Portfolio Manager, IL

“I have nothing but good things to say about Shane and Wisdom Trading. Shane is very knowledgeable and readily available. I would recommend his services to anyone who wants to trade domestic and/or foreign futures markets: A+.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We offer both E-mini and Micro E-mini S&P (ES/MES) and NASDAQ (NQ/MNQ) futures. Micro contracts are one-tenth the size of standard E-minis, allowing for more precise scaling, flexible risk management, and smaller capital requirements.

Margin requirements are determined by the CME Exchange and vary depending on volatility. Your FCM (R.J. O’Brien, StoneX, or Phillip Capital) may apply additional house margin requirements. These are updated regularly and reflected in your daily statements.

Yes. Accounts can be configured with intraday-only trading, overnight exposure limits, or custom stop-loss parameters. This allows you to align the strategy’s risk profile with your capital objectives and comfort level.

Unlike ETFs, which carry embedded management fees and overnight holding costs, futures contracts offer direct, leveraged exposure to the S&P and NASDAQ indexes. They trade nearly 24 hours per day and provide superior capital efficiency for systematic or tactical traders.

We operate strictly on a commission-only model — there are no management fees, incentive fees, or licensing fees. You pay only standard trading commissions for orders executed through your selected FCM.

Ready to Trade S&P & NASDAQ with Institutional Discipline?

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