Trade YM
E-mini Dow Futures
The futures contract on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, 30 US blue-chip stocks.
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About E-mini Dow Futures (YM)
YM follows the E-mini Dow futures contract. The Dow Jones Industrial Average holds 30 large US companies and is priced-weighted, so high-priced stocks move it most. Futures pricing runs nearly 23 hours a day on weekdays. On StoicMarkets you trade YM as a CFD. One lot represents 10 times the index price, the smallest contract multiplier among the US index futures on the platform.
Key Price Drivers
- Earnings from the 30 Dow constituents
- US economic data: jobs, inflation, and manufacturing
- Federal Reserve policy and rate expectations
- Moves in the highest-priced Dow stocks, which carry the most weight
Peak Trading Hours
YM volume concentrates while the US cash market is open.
US cash session (16:30–23:00 server time)
The Dow is narrower than the S&P 500, so single-stock news can move YM more than it moves ES.
How to Trade YM on StoicMarkets
Open an Account
Register for a live or demo account in minutes.
Find YM in MT5
Open MetaTrader 5, search for YM in Market Watch, and add it to your chart.
Place Your Trade
Set your lot size, stop loss, and take profit, then execute your order.
Key terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between YM and US30?
US30 follows the Dow Jones cash index. YM follows the futures contract. The futures price keeps moving when the cash market is closed and carries the market's view on rates and dividends.
How much is one lot of YM?
One lot is 10 times the index price. At an index level of 53,000, one lot controls a position of 530,000 USD. The minimum trade is 0.01 lots.
When can I trade YM?
Monday to Friday, 01:00 to 23:59 server time.
Can I short YM?
Yes. CFDs work in both directions. Selling YM profits if the futures price falls, before costs.
Start Trading YM
Open a live account or practice risk-free on demo.
CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of rapid capital loss due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.