Micro E-mini S&P 500 (MES) contract specs
| Exchange | CME |
|---|---|
| Tick size | 0.25 index points |
| Tick value | $1.25 |
| Point value (1 full point move) | $5.00 |
Verified against CME contract specs, updated 2026-08-22. Intraday margin set by broker/prop-firm, varies — not a fixed CME figure. Check your platform.
Quick reference
1 tick (0.25pt) move = $1.25 per contract
1 full point move = $5.00 per contract
10 point move = $50.00 per contract
1 full point move = $5.00 per contract
10 point move = $50.00 per contract
Calculate your trade
Use the full futures calculator to plug in your entry/exit price and contract count for MES, or the position size calculator to figure out how many MES contracts to trade for a given account risk.