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Finance Commodity
Financial Futures and finance commodities are traded on the ECBOT and GLOBEX. Below are the main Financial Futures that are traded, The value of each Price Increment Point (PIP) can be calculated by multiplying the PIP by the Contract Multiplier. The profit or loss of each trade can be calculated by multiplying the number of pips gained or lost by the contract multiplier.
When placing a Financial Futures trade the broker will take some money from your cash account and set it aside in your margin account. For example if you were to use a gearing ratio of 1:40 the broker would take 2.5% of the value of the contract and put it into margin. The estimated margin of trading each financial futures contract is given below.
| Finance Commodity | Symbol | PIP | Contract Multiplier | PIP Value | Approx Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10yr Notes | ZN |
0.015625 |
1000 |
$15.625 USD |
$2500 USD |
| Euro Dollar | GE | 0.005 |
2500 |
$12.50 USD |
$1000 USD |
| Euro Dollar | ED | 0.005 |
2500 |
$12.50 USD |
$1000 USD |
| Treasury Bonds | ZB | 0.03125 |
1000 |
$31.25 USD |
$4500 USD |
The Euro Dollar (GE) is traded on the GLOBEX Exchange, But the Euro Dollar (ED) can also be traded on the NYSE-LIFFE exchange. All of the other Financial Futures are traded on the ECBOT exchange.
Disclaimer: This information is obtained from sources believed to be reliable. However, WorldCommodityExchange.com cannot guarantee its accuracy. Contract Specifications are subject to change. Margins are subject to change at any time, please consult your broker for additional information on current margin requirements and a suitable level of gearing.
Disclosure Statement
All markets have inherent risks. Futures and options markets are no different and involve substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Investors may lose more than their initial investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors must employ suitable risk management strategies to ensure that they can preserve capital if they run into a series of losses.
