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Same discipline. A new world of names to trade.
Be the first to discover a new strategic edge with CME Group single stock futures. Go long or short with the precision of a standardized futures contract.
Securities futures are not suitable for all investors. Margin trading involves risk.
standard-sized
micro-sized
contracts
quarterly
expiration and settlement
per week
near round-the-clock trading
Single stocks, now with the precision of futures
Same framework, new names
Single stock futures settle through the same CME clearing and margin framework you already use for index and other futures products. No new account structure, no new margin methodology to learn.
Isolate then hedge
Pair a single stock future against an index future to express a stock-specific view while managing broader market exposure. The same spread mechanics you already run, extended to individual names.
New contracts, same discipline
Standard and micro-sized single stock futures slot into the same order types, margin calculations, and trading hours as your existing futures positions. Just on 50+ individual names instead of an index.
The names you know are ready for the new strategy you'll create
CME Group has created cash-settled, standard and micro futures contracts for dozens of popular, liquid U.S. stocks from the major indexes and exchanges. Gain exposure to the movements of stocks like the ones below in the example table, plus many more.
Company | Stock symbol | Futures symbol | Contract size |
|---|---|---|---|
SpaceX | SPCX | SSPCX | 100 shares |
Alphabet (Google) | GOOGL | SGOOG | 100 shares |
Chevron | CVX | SCVX0 | 100 shares |
NVIDIA | NVDA | SNVDA | 100 shares |
Tesla | TSLA | STSLA | 100 shares |
Apple | AAPL | XAAPL | 10 shares |
Pfizer | PFE | XPFE0 | 10 shares |
JPMorgan Chase | JPM | XJPM0 | 10 shares |
Meta Platforms | META | XMETA | 10 shares |
Walmart | WMT | XWMT0 | 10 shares |
Get started with single stock futures
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Webinar: Leveraging Equity Positions with Single Stock Futures
Learn the fundamentals of single stock futures. Then build your new strategy.
CME Group's Craig Bewick joins us for an in-depth discussion on single stock futures, including structure, settlement, and strategies. Register for the webinar to get an understanding of how single stock futures differ from trading stocks and how you might consider using them in your strategy.
September 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
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Single stock futures FAQs
What is a single stock future?+
A single stock future is a futures contract tied to an individual equity. It gives you directional exposure (long or short) with a defined quarterly expiration and daily settlement. Single stock futures come in standard contracts, representing 100 shares, as well as micro-sized contracts, representing 10 shares. Not all equities have associated futures contracts and sizing availability varies, as well.
How is trading an SSF different from trading the stock? +
A single stock future gives you directional exposure to the name without buying the shares outright. It also lets you access the short side without borrowing shares. It's traded on margin and carries its own unique risks, including leverage, which can magnify losses, not just gains.
Which names are available as single stock futures?+
Single stock futures will be available on a growing list of popular and liquid U.S. equities. Initially, 55 names will be available as standard-sized contracts with 22 available as micro-sized contracts.
How can stock traders use single stock futures?+
Stock traders can benefit from the unique features of single stock futures in a few ways:
- Trade a short-term views without disturbing a long-term stock position.
- Access the short side directly. skipping the borrow and the complexity that can come with shorting shares.
- Free up capital versus buying shares outright, keeping more of your book flexible.
Futures are marked to market, so losses settle in cash daily, and a move against you can trigger a margin call requiring same-day funds.
How can options traders use single stock futures?+
Options traders can use single stock futures to simplify or augment their strategy, including:
- Add pure directional exposure to a single-name view. No time decay to manage, no strike to pick, no chain to navigate.
- Use SSFs as one more leg alongside an options position on the same name.
Be aware, a short position's potential loss has no upper limit, while a long position, though capped at the contract's value, can run past the margin you put up to enter it.
How can futures traders use single stock futures?+
Futures traders can broaden their strategy using single stock futures:
- Extend the discipline you already use on index futures to individual names. Same margin and clearing mechanics you know.
- Rotate single-name futures into a playbook already built around ES, NQ, and the products you trade to hedge or increase specific exposures.
Understand that the risk profile is different for single stock futures versus index futures. Trading single names also means more company-specific, concentrated risk.
Which platforms can I use to trade SSFs?+
SSFs are available across all of TradeStation's platforms, including TITAN X, TradeStation Desktop, and the Mobile App.
Securities futures are not suitable for all investors. To obtain a copy of the futures risk disclosure statement visit www.TradeStation.com/DisclosureFutures.
Margin trading involves risks, and it is important that you fully understand those risks before trading on margin. The Margin Disclosure Statement outlines many of those risks, including that you can lose more funds than you deposit in your margin account; your brokerage firm can force the sale of securities in your account; your brokerage firm can sell your securities without contacting you; and you are not entitled to an extension of time on a margin call. Review the Margin Disclosure Statement at www.TradeStation.com/DisclosureMargin.
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