MES — Micro E-mini S&P 500 Futures
MES has a minimum price movement of 0.25 points, worth $1.25 per contract. One full point equals $5.00 per contract.
Last verified 2026-08-26Official exchange specification ↗
Contract specifications
| Symbol | MES |
|---|---|
| Exchange | CME |
| Contract multiplier | 5 |
| Tick size | 0.25 points |
| Tick value | $1.25 |
| Point value | $5.00 |
| Trading hours | Sunday–Friday, 5:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. CT, with a daily 4:00–5:00 p.m. maintenance break (holiday schedules may differ). |
| Contract months | March, June, September, December |
| Settlement | Financially settled |
| Currency | USD |
| Micro / parent | ES |
Ten ticks in MES
A 2.5-point move equals 10 ticks. For one contract, 10 × $1.25 = $12.50 before commissions and slippage.
Calculate another move →Margin and risk
Exchange and broker margin can change and is not the maximum possible loss. Determine position size from the dollar loss at a predefined stop, not solely from the number of contracts margin permits.
The smaller multiplier reduces dollar movement, but leverage and gap risk still apply.