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When to Trade Gold (XAUUSD): Top Strategies

Explore effective gold trading strategies, focusing on timing, risk management, and market conditions to maximize your success.

By QuantVPS Team · Oct 21, 2025

Futures9 min read

COMEX Micro Gold (MGC) Futures Contract Specs & Volume Explained

Explore the advantages of trading COMEX Micro Gold futures with lower capital requirements, precise risk management, and growing market liquidity.

By QuantVPS Team · Oct 10, 2025

Futures10 min read

Best Sources for Tick & Aggregated Futures Data in 2026

Explore top futures data providers in 2026, comparing their strengths, weaknesses, and how they fit different trading styles.

By QuantVPS Team · Sep 5, 2025

Futures16 min read

Where to Get Free (or Cheap) Historical Futures Data

Explore comprehensive CME historical data for futures trading, covering access methods, API integration, and strategy development insights.

By QuantVPS Team · Sep 3, 2025

Futures9 min read

ES Point Value: $50 per Point, $12.50 per Tick

One ES point is 4 ticks of 0.25, worth $12.50 each, so $50 a point. MES is $1.25 a tick and $5 a point. Examples inside.

By QuantVPS Team · Sep 2, 2025

Futures9 min read

NQ Point Value: 4 Ticks per Point, $20 per Point

One NQ point is 4 ticks of 0.25. NQ pays $5 a tick and $20 a point; MNQ pays $0.50 and $2. Worked examples for both.

By QuantVPS Team · Sep 2, 2025

Futures17 min read

What Are NASDAQ Futures?

Explore NASDAQ futures, their types, trading mechanics, and how they serve as tools for speculation and risk management in tech markets.

By QuantVPS Team · Aug 19, 2025

Futures15 min read

Futures Brokers with Lowest Intraday Margin Requirements

Explore top futures brokers with low intraday margin requirements, ideal for efficient trading while managing capital and risk effectively.

By QuantVPS Team · Jul 14, 2025

Futures9 min read

MNQ Tick Value: $0.50 per Tick, $2 per Point

MNQ moves in 0.25-point ticks worth $0.50 each, so one point is $2, a tenth of NQ. Contract specs and P&L examples.

By QuantVPS Team · Jul 14, 2025

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Futures.

When to Trade Gold (XAUUSD): Top Strategies

COMEX Micro Gold (MGC) Futures Contract Specs & Volume Explained

Best Sources for Tick & Aggregated Futures Data in 2026

Where to Get Free (or Cheap) Historical Futures Data

ES Point Value: $50 per Point, $12.50 per Tick

NQ Point Value: 4 Ticks per Point, $20 per Point

What Are NASDAQ Futures?

Futures Brokers with Lowest Intraday Margin Requirements

MNQ Tick Value: $0.50 per Tick, $2 per Point

Your next tradestarts here.

Your trading computer. In the cloud.

Cut slippage. Speed up order execution and get filled closer to your price on every trade.

Built for scalpers. Heatmaps on dedicated resources.

99.999% uptime. Built for 24/7 trading reliability.

Rapid replies from real traders. Support is online 24/7.

Billions in futures volume traded on our low-latency servers.

When to Trade Gold (XAUUSD): Top Strategies

COMEX Micro Gold (MGC) Futures Contract Specs & Volume Explained

Best Sources for Tick & Aggregated Futures Data in 2026

Where to Get Free (or Cheap) Historical Futures Data

ES Point Value: $50 per Point, $12.50 per Tick

NQ Point Value: 4 Ticks per Point, $20 per Point

What Are NASDAQ Futures?

Futures Brokers with Lowest Intraday Margin Requirements

MNQ Tick Value: $0.50 per Tick, $2 per Point

Your next trade
starts here.