Articles › Futures
Futures
Micro E-mini basics
How micro E-mini futures work before you place an order: contract specs, tick values, margin, sessions and the mechanics that decide what a move costs you.
Futures · Oct 23, 2026 · 7 minMicro E-mini specs side by side: MES, MNQ, MYM and M2KTick size, tick value, point value, hours and settlement for the four equity-index micro E-mini futures, plus how to turn any price move into dollars.Futures · Oct 23, 2026 · 7 minFutures rollover and expiration: contract months, roll week and settlementHow micro E-mini contract months are named, when equity index futures expire and roll, why months trade at different prices, and an expiry-week checklist.Get an email when new guides and the micro E-mini playbook are published.
Get notified