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E-Mini Russell 2000 Futures FAQ

by Ron Wells| Tips & Strategies

Much attention and trading volume is garnered by the S&P 500 futures and the e-Mini version of that contract.  While it is an excellent market to trade, have you ever thought of trading the e-Mini Russell 2000 futures?  This article will showcase the e-Mini R2K and give you the opportunity to paper-trade it with real time quotes and charts.

Please click to view the Paper Trading risk disclosure below.

About e-Mini Russell 2000 Futures

Designed to track the Russell 2000 Index, the e-Mini Russell 2000 futures index measures the performance of the 2000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index.  This index is representative of the investable U.S.  small-capitalization equity market.  The Index is value-weighted and includes only common stocks belonging to corporations domiciled in the U.S.  and its territories.  There are three main purposes of the R2K Index: it acts as a performance standard for active managers, it serves as a proxy for asset allocation purposes, and it becomes a purchasable and replicable vehicle for passive investment strategy.  Since its inception, the R2K Index has become the premier measure of small-capitalization stocks and is widely followed by U.S.  fund managers.  When the Chicago Mercantile Exchange introduced the Russell 2000 futures and options in 1993, it gave investors the opportunity to manage small-cap portfolio risk, as well as to gain exposure to this market segment.

CME e-Mini Russell 2000 Futures Specifications:

  • Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Symbol RLM-M
  • Contract size is $100 x the Russell 2000 Index
  • Minimum tick is 0.10 = $10.00
  • Hours: From 8:00 PM US EST all the way until 6:00 PM US EST the following afternoon
  • Trading quarterly months include: March, June, September, and December

Now that you’ve got an idea of what the emini R2K represents, are you interested in watching it trade live?

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Risk Disclosure

BEING A SUCCESSFUL PAPER TRADER DURING ONE TIME PERIOD DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU WILL MAKE MONEY WHEN YOU ACTUALLY INVEST DURING A LATER TIME PERIOD. MARKET CONDITIONS CONSTANTLY CHANGE.

This material is conveyed as a solicitation for entering into a derivatives transaction.

This material has been prepared by a Daniels Trading broker who provides research market commentary and trade recommendations as part of his or her solicitation for accounts and solicitation for trades; however, Daniels Trading does not maintain a research department as defined in CFTC Rule 1.71. Daniels Trading, its principals, brokers and employees may trade in derivatives for their own accounts or for the accounts of others. Due to various factors (such as risk tolerance, margin requirements, trading objectives, short term vs. long term strategies, technical vs. fundamental market analysis, and other factors) such trading may result in the initiation or liquidation of positions that are different from or contrary to the opinions and recommendations contained therein.

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The risk of loss in trading futures contracts or commodity options can be substantial, and therefore investors should understand the risks involved in taking leveraged positions and must assume responsibility for the risks associated with such investments and for their results.

Trade recommendations and profit/loss calculations may not include commissions and fees. Please consult your broker for details based on your trading arrangement and commission setup.

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