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Futures

US500 Futures

Trade the S&P 500 index futures with tight spreads and institutional-grade STP execution.

Trading Specifications

US500 Futures Specs

Symbol

US500Z6

Contract Size

50

Min Lot Size

0.01

Max Lot Size

50.00

Lot Step

0.01

Digits

2

Margin

1%

Swap Long

None

Swap Short

None

About US500 Futures

US500 Futures (the S&P 500 E-mini futures contract) is one of the world's most actively traded equity index derivatives, representing the top 500 large-cap US companies. With daily trading volumes exceeding $200 billion notional, it is the benchmark for US equity market sentiment and a core instrument for institutional traders, hedge funds, and retail speculators. The contract is cash-settled, meaning no physical delivery of shares—only profit or loss settlement in USD.

US500 futures are primarily driven by US economic data (employment, inflation, GDP), Federal Reserve policy decisions, corporate earnings reports, and broader global risk sentiment. Macroeconomic announcements, earnings season, and geopolitical events create significant intraday and swing trading opportunities. Price also reflects the health of mega-cap technology and financial sectors, which dominate the index weighting.

At GCC Brokers, US500 futures are offered with STP execution and no manual intervention, at transparent, competitive prices. Our Zero and Standard accounts both support futures trading with flexible leverage and tight execution on the master contract, ideal for day traders, swing traders, and portfolio hedgers.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

US500 (E-mini S&P 500) futures follow the CME Globex exchange and trade nearly 24/5. At GCC Brokers they trade Monday to Friday from 01:00 to 23:59 server time (GMT+3 in summer, GMT+2 in winter), which is Sunday 6:00 PM to Friday 5:00 PM New York time, with a daily break of about an hour from 5:00 PM New York time. At GCC Brokers, you can access these hours directly through our STP connection.

Spreads on US500 futures vary based on market conditions and liquidity. GCC Brokers offers competitive spreads across both Zero and Standard accounts. Commission structures are transparent and available in your account specifications—contact our support team for the latest pricing details specific to your account type.

US500 futures prices are influenced by US economic indicators (jobs reports, CPI, retail sales), Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and guidance, corporate earnings announcements, sector rotation flows, and global risk appetite. Geopolitical events, currency movements, and commodity prices also impact index sentiment. Real-time news and macro calendars are essential tools for trading this instrument.

US500 futures are cash-settled, meaning they settle in USD with no physical delivery of shares. At contract expiration, profit or loss is automatically credited or debited to your trading account. This makes the instrument ideal for pure price speculation without the complexity of managing equity positions.

US500 futures suit day traders, swing traders, and institutional traders seeking exposure to broad US equity market movements. Common strategies include trend-following, mean reversion, earnings-driven trades, and macroeconomic event trading. The high liquidity and 24/5 access make it ideal for both short-term and intermediate-term positions. Ensure you have a solid risk management plan and understand index dynamics before trading.

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