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Euro Stoxx 50 Futures
Category
Equity Index
Exchange
Eurex
Contract Size
€10 × Euro Stoxx 50 index value
Symbol
FESX
About Euro Stoxx 50 Futures
Euro Stoxx 50 futures (FESX) on Eurex are the most liquid European index futures, tracking 50 eurozone blue-chips. Used heavily for macro hedging, spread trading vs. national indices, and as the underlying for a massive options market. Notional typically €30,000–€45,000 per contract.
Euro Stoxx 50 Futures Price Chart
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Contract Specifications
- Contract Size
- €10 × Euro Stoxx 50 index value
- Tick Size / Value
- 1.0 index points = €10.00 per tick
- Exchange
- Eurex
Trading Hours
Pre-trading 01:00 CET, main session 08:00–22:00 CET (Mon–Fri).
Margin Notes
Exchange maintenance margin ~€3,500–€4,000.
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