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E-mini Nasdaq-100 FuturesCME Globex · FutureDec 2026 (NQZ6)ClassEquity index futuresExchangeCME Globex
28,406.58+641.04 (+2.31%)Market open · Globex
Front month · At close
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Daily move+2.3%vs settlement 27,765.54
VolatilityModerateATR 664.8 pts
52-week position65%of range 22,860.22–31,386.72
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Why is NQ moving?

AI summary · updated 03:59 ET

No specific news, earnings, or analyst catalyst was provided for E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures today. With no event-level driver in the inputs, the move is best treated as broad market flow rather than a named story.

NoteNo catalyst in inputs

Written by AI from 0 linked sources and refreshed as news lands. It can contain mistakes and is not investment advice.

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Key stats

Future
Contract month
Dec 2026 · NQZ6
Expiration
Dec 18, 2026
Roll date
Dec 10, 2026
Contract size
$20 × Nasdaq-100
Tick size and value
0.25 = $5.00
Contract months
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Micro equivalent
MNQ ($2 × Nasdaq-100)
Trading session
Sun–Fri 18:00–17:00 ET · Globex
Daily range
28,126.79 – 28,619.30

News and catalysts

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About E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures

E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures (NQ) trade on CME Globex. Each point is worth $20 per contract.

Exchange
CME Globex
Contract size
$20 × Nasdaq-100
Tick
0.25 = $5.00
Contract months
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Settlement
Cash
Micro contract
MNQ ($2 × index)

NQ FAQ

What is moving NQ today?

No specific news, earnings, or analyst catalyst was provided for E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures today.

How volatile is NQ?

NQ’s average true range over 14 days is 664.83, 2.3% of its price. That puts it in our moderate volatility class.

What is the NQ tick value?

One tick is 0.25 points, worth $5.00 per contract. A full point is $20.

When does the current NQ contract expire?

The front month, Dec 2026 (NQZ6), expires on Dec 18, 2026. Volume usually rolls to the next contract around Dec 10, 2026.

What is the difference between NQ and MNQ?

MNQ is the micro contract, worth $2 per point instead of $20, so one MNQ is a tenth of one NQ. Both follow the same market and trade the same hours.

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