Q: What are the naming conventions for the standard currency futures on CME/Globex?
A: Here’s a quick reference for the most common instruments:
Australian Dollar
Exchange Symbol: 6A
British Pound
Exchange Symbol: 6B
Canadian Dollar
Exchange Symbol: 6C
EuroFX
Exchange Symbol: 6E
Japanese Yen
Exchange Symbol: 6J
New Zealand Dollar
Exchange Symbol: 6N
Mexican Peso
Exchange Symbol: 6M
Swiss Franc
Exchange Symbol: 6S
Q: How are E-mini and E-micro contracts designated?
A: The naming conventions vary slightly between these product lines:
E-mini Contracts (CME/Globex):
E-mini EuroFX:
Exchange Symbol: E7
E-mini Japanese Yen:
Exchange Symbol: J7
E-micro Contracts (CME/Globex):
E-micro AUD/USD:
Symbol: M6A (same for both exchange and CQG)
E-micro GBP/USD:
Symbol: M6B (identical on both)
E-micro USD/CAD:
Exchange Symbol: MCD
E-micro EUR/USD:
Symbol: M6E
E-micro USD/JPY:
Symbol: MJY
E-micro CHF/USD:
Symbol: MSF