An E-mini Gold futures contract (Ticker: QO) is a standardized, exchange-traded agreement that allows traders to speculate on the price of gold with significantly lower capital requirements than the standard contract. Representing 50 troy ounces exactly half the size of the benchmark 100-oz Gold (GC) contract. The E-mini provides a perfect ‘middle ground’ for active day traders. Unlike the standard contract, the E-mini is cash-settled, meaning traders can gain exposure to global gold price movements 24/5 without the complexities of physical delivery. With a tick value of $12.50, it offers the ideal balance of liquidity and precise risk management for modern brokerage accounts.
The E-mini Gold Futures (QO) is a cash-settled COMEX contract representing 50 troy ounces of gold, offering a capital-efficient way to trade gold price fluctuations.
E-mini Gold
QO
CME
50 troy ounces
Sunday–Friday: 5:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT (Daily break: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT)
0.25 per troy ounce = $12.50
Monthly contracts (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) falling within a 24-month period for which a 100 troy ounce Gold Futures contract is listed.
USD – Settled Index Future
Day Trading Margins
Overnight Margins
Other contracts can be found on our margins page.
Source: CME
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