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Trading ES on SurgeTrader

E-mini S&P 500FuturesCME

Last verified: 2024-05-01 | Official rules page

Yes, ES (E-mini S&P 500) is available on SurgeTrader. Each tick is worth $12.50, and each full point is worth $50.00. Typical spread is 1 tick. Day trading margin is $500. Use MT4 for the best experience.

ES Specifications
Full NameE-mini S&P 500
Typefutures
Tick Value$12.50
Point Value$50.00
Typical Spread1 tick
Day Trading Margin$500
ExchangeCME
Trading HoursSun 6:00 PM - Fri 5:00 PM ET (23h/day)
Max Contracts by Account Size

Based on a 10-tick stop loss and using your full daily loss limit.

AccountDaily LossRisk/Trade (10 ticks)Max Contracts
$25,000$1,250$125.00/ct10
$50,000$2,500$125.00/ct20
$100,000$5,000$125.00/ct40
$250,000$12,500$125.00/ct100
SurgeTrader Rules That Affect ES
Overnight HoldingAllowed
Weekend HoldingNot Allowed
News Tradingrestricted
EAs / BotsNot Allowed

ES is likely to be volatile around major economic releases (FOMC, NFP, CPI). SurgeTrader restricts trading during these events.

Recommended Platform

For trading ES on SurgeTrader, we recommend MT4.

SurgeTrader supports: MT4, MT5.

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