How to Trade NVIDIA Futures (NVDA) | Single Stock Futures

Q: How many shares does XNVDA represent?

XNVDA represents exposure equivalent to 10 NVIDIA shares.

Q: How many shares does SNVDA represent?

SNVDA represents exposure equivalent to 100 NVIDIA shares.

Q: Can I short NVIDIA futures?

Yes. Traders can establish short futures positions without the stock-borrowing process associated with shorting shares.

Q: Can NVIDIA futures be traded outside normal stock market hours?

Yes, CME Single Stock Futures have extended futures trading hours.

Q: Do NVIDIA futures give me NVIDIA shares?

No. The contracts are financially settled.

Q: What are the margin requirements for NVIDIA Futures?

If SNVDA were trading at $200, one standard contract would have approximately $20,000 in notional value. At the 15% minimum, that would equal about $3,000 in margin. A Micro XNVDA contract at the same price would have approximately $2,000 in notional value, or about $300 at 15%. Actual required margin may be higher

Trading Information

August 10, 2026

Single Stock Futures

Trade NVIDIA Single Stock Futures

NVIDIA Single Stock Futures give traders another way to take long or short exposure to NVIDIA without buying or shorting the underlying shares directly.

CME Group offers both standard NVIDIA Futures (SNVDA) and smaller Micro NVIDIA Futures (XNVDA). Lincoln Park Financial can help eligible traders get set up to access these contracts through supported futures platforms and clearing arrangements.

Lincoln Park Financial is listed on CME Group’s “Where to Trade Single Stock Futures” broker directory.

NVIDIA Futures Contract Sizes

SNVDA
NVIDIA Futures
100 Shares
$1 move = $100

XNVDA
Micro NVIDIA Futures
10 Shares
$1 move = $10

The Micro contract is one-tenth the size of the standard NVIDIA futures contract, giving traders more flexibility when sizing positions.

What Are NVIDIA Single Stock Futures?

NVIDIA Single Stock Futures are futures contracts tied to the price of NVIDIA stock. You can go long if you expect NVIDIA to rise or short if you expect it to fall.

Unlike buying NVDA shares, you are trading a futures contract rather than owning NVIDIA stock. The contracts are financially settled.

Learn more about CME Single Stock Futures →

How Much Does NVIDIA Futures Move?

Suppose NVIDIA futures move from $180 to $185, a $5 price move.

Contract	Contract Size	Price Move	Approx. P/L per Contract*
XNVDA — Micro NVIDIA	10 shares	$5	$50
SNVDA — NVIDIA	100 shares	$5	$500

How it works:
XNVDA: $5 × 10 = $50
SNVDA: $5 × 100 = $500

*Example illustrates contract value movement only. Actual profit or loss depends on trade direction and entry/exit prices. Commissions, exchange fees, and other applicable trading costs are not included.

Why Trade NVIDIA Futures?

Trade NVIDIA Directly

Take a company-specific view instead of trading the entire Nasdaq-100.

Go Long or Short

Express bullish or bearish views through the futures market.

Extended Trading Hours

Respond to NVIDIA-related developments outside the regular U.S. equity session.

Trading NVIDIA Futures Around Earnings

NVIDIA earnings can create significant price movement, especially when the company reports results, guidance, AI demand, data-center growth, or semiconductor developments.

Because Single Stock Futures trade beyond normal U.S. stock market hours, traders may have the ability to respond to certain market developments without waiting for the next regular equity session.

Earnings can also increase volatility, spreads, and slippage, so position sizing and risk management become especially important.