What is NASDAQ 100 futures?

Nasdaq 100 Futures is based off the Nasdaq 100 stock index. The Nasdaq 100 includes the shares of the 100 largest American and international companies as measured by their market capitalization which do not come from the financial sector.

What does it mean if the NASDAQ 100 cash index trades higher?

It means the Nasdaq 100 cash index will trade higher following the opening bell. Contracts track U.S. indexes closely during regular stock market trading hours. However, futures contracts will be priced higher or lower because they represent expected future prices rather than current prices.

Which futures instruments are derived from the NASDAQ Composite Index?

Several futures instruments are derived from the Nasdaq composite index, these include the E-mini NASDAQ composite futures, the E-mini NASDAQ biology futures, the NASDAQ-100 futures, and the E-mini NASDAQ-100 futures. All of the NASDAQ derived future contracts are a product of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).

When do NASDAQ derived future contracts expire?

All of the NASDAQ derived future contracts are a product of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). They expire quarterly (March, June, September, and December), and are traded on the CME Globex exchange nearly 24 hours a day, from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon.