Understanding Micro Natural Gas Futures: A New Opportunity for Traders

The Micro Natural Gas Futures , sometimes called Natural Gas Mini Futures, are instruments that have come into existence with the changing energy trading scenario and offer traders more flexibility while demanding fewer capital requirements and, more so, exposure to the natural gas market. These contracts are merely downsized versions of the standard natural gas futures and aim at providing common access to one of the most actively traded energy commodities. What Are Micro Natural Gas Futures? Traded on the CME Group, Micro Natural Gas Futures can be shorted for 1/10th the amount of regular natural gas futures. While a micro contract is just for 1,000 mmBtu of natural gas, a regular contract is for 10,000 mmBtu. Lower costs make the retail investor and others trying to build into positions step by step or hedge smaller accounts more accessible to it. Why Trade Natural Gas Mini Future s? The appeal of Natural Gas Mini Futures lies in their flexibility and risk management potential. With...