In this guide, you'll find an overview of commonly traded Forex pairs and their corresponding Futures symbols, including micro futures options where available.
Forex Currency Pairs and Futures Symbols
Below is a list of popular Forex pairs with their respective Futures and Micro Futures symbols:
Forex Pair | Description | Futures Symbol | Micro Futures Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
EUR/USD | Euro / US Dollar | 6E | M6E |
GBP/USD | British Pound / US Dollar | 6B | M6B |
USD/JPY | US Dollar / Japanese Yen | 6J | MJY |
USD/CHF | US Dollar / Swiss Franc | 6S | MSF |
AUD/USD | Australian Dollar / US Dollar | 6A | M6A |
USD/CAD | US Dollar / Canadian Dollar | 6C | MCD |
NZD/USD | New Zealand Dollar / US Dollar | 6N | - |
USD/MXN | US Dollar / Mexican Peso | 6M | - |
Metals and Commodities
These symbols represent commonly traded commodities, such as Gold and Silver, as well as crude oil:
Commodity Pair | Description | Futures Symbol | Micro Futures Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
XAU/USD | Gold / US Dollar | GC | MGC |
XAG/USD | Silver / US Dollar | SI | SIL |
WTI/USD | Crude Oil WTI / US Dollar | CL | MCL |
Index Futures
The following are Futures symbols for major stock indices, available in both standard and micro contracts:
Index | Description | Futures Symbol | Micro Futures Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
US30 | Dow Jones Industrial Average | YM | MYM |
US100 | NASDAQ 100 | NQ | MNQ |
US500 | S&P 500 | ES | MES |
Russell 2000 | Small-Cap Index | RTY | M2K |
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