About CME E-mini S&P Asia 50 Futures

Contract Size

The size of one CME E-mini® S&P Asia 50^® futures contract equals $25 (the contract’s multiplier) times the current CME E-mini S&P Asia 50 futures level. The contract moves in ticks of 0.50 index points valued at $12.50 (futures calendar spreads move in ticks of 0.05 index points valued at $1.25 per contract).

These futures expire on a quarterly basis and are listed two months out in the March quarterly cycle. These contracts trade electronically only on the CME Globex^® platform nearly 24 hours a day around the clock, around the world.

Underlying Index

The S&P Asia 50 Index is designed to offer institutional investors and traders exposure to some of the most important names in the four countries comprising the Index. Collectively, the components represent the most liquid and investable markets in Asia.

The stocks that make up the S&P Asia 50 index are chosen based on their size, liquidity, sector representation and country. Each constituent is the largest and most liquid stock from a particular sector or market. To learn more about the components of the underlying S&P Asia 50 Index and its methodology, please visit the Standard & Poor’s Web site.