1. What is NQ Futures Tick Value?

The NQ futures tick value represents the monetary value of a single price movement (tick) in the NASDAQ 100 E-mini futures contract. Each tick is worth $1.25 (0.25 index points × $5 multiplier).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the NQ tick value formula:

Where:

• 0.25 — Minimum price fluctuation (tick size) in index points
• 5 — Dollar multiplier per index point

Explanation: The calculator multiplies the base tick value by the number of contracts and ticks to determine total position value change.

3. Importance of Tick Value Calculation

Details: Understanding tick value is crucial for risk management, position sizing, and calculating potential profits/losses in NQ futures trading.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of contracts and ticks moved. The calculator will show the total dollar value of that price movement.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the contract size of NQ futures?
A: The E-mini NASDAQ-100 futures contract is $20 times the NASDAQ-100 Index.

Q2: What are the trading hours for NQ futures?
A: NQ futures trade nearly 24 hours from Sunday 6:00 PM ET to Friday 5:00 PM ET, with a daily maintenance period from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET.

Q3: What is the tick size for NQ futures?
A: The minimum price fluctuation is 0.25 index points, equivalent to $1.25 per contract.

Q4: How is this different from regular NASDAQ futures?
A: The E-mini contract (NQ) is 1/5 the size of the standard NASDAQ-100 futures contract (ND).

Q5: What factors affect NQ futures prices?
A: Prices are influenced by the underlying NASDAQ-100 index components, interest rates, and overall market sentiment.