The Stocks You Already Trade
Now in Futures

 Single Stock Futures are here. CME Group-listed contracts on 50+ top U.S. equities, with the leverage, capital efficiency, and hedging power that professional traders have always had.
Available now on EdgeClear.

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CME Group Listed | Regulated Futures Market | No New Platform Required

You Already Have a View. Now You Have the Right Tool

You follow the stocks. You watch the earnings. You track the headlines.

But until now, the only way to act on that conviction was through shares, options, or ETFs: tools designed for equity traders, not futures traders. Single Stock Futures change that.

For the first time, you can trade futures contracts on the individual names you already know, with the same infrastructure, margin efficiency, and regulatory structure as any other CME Group-listed futures contract.

Whether you're an equity trader ready to step into futures or a futures trader who wants directional exposure on individual stocks without opening a second account, Single Stock Futures are built for you.

What Are Single Stock Futures?

A Single Stock Future (SSF) is a standardized futures contract where the underlying asset is a single equity, a company's stock, rather than an index or commodity.

Like any futures contract, a single stock futures contract obligates the buyer to purchase (or the seller to sell) a set number of shares at a predetermined price on a specified date. SSFs on EdgeClear are listed on the CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace.

Key characteristics of Single Stock Futures

Contract size

Typically 100 shares per contract

Settlement

Financially settled, no physical share delivery. Gains and losses are credited or debited daily based on the contract's settlement price 

Leverage

Futures margin requirements are generally lower than equity margin, allowing for greater capital efficiency

Trading hours

Trade nearly 24 hours a day, while the stock market sleeps

Available names

50+ top U.S. stocks from the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and Russell 1000, including Alphabet, Meta, NVIDIA, and Tesla 

Short exposure

Go long or short without stock borrowing fees or short-sale restrictions

Spread strategies

Isolate single stock risk without impacting broader portfolio exposure

Regulated

Listed on and subject to the rules of CME Group, a registered Designated Contract Market (DCM)

How Do Single Stock Futures Compare to Stocks, ETFs, and Options?

Trading Hours
Commitment
Upfront Cost
Time Working Against You
Capital Efficiency
Going Short
Settlement
Dividends
Hedging
Risk Profile
Futures Trading
Trading Hours
Nearly 23 hours a day, Sunday through Friday
Commitment
Both buyer and seller are committed to the contract
Upfront Cost
No premium. You only post margin
Time Working Against You
None. Holding the position costs you nothing over time
Capital Efficiency
Lower margin requirement. More exposure per dollar deployed
Going Short
Short the same way you go long. No borrowing, no fees, no restrictions
Settlement
Financially settled. No ownership of shares
Dividends
Included in the futures price. No risk of early exercise
Hedging
Direct 1:1 exposure. The contract moves in line with the stock
Risk Profile
Linear payout. Gains and losses move directly with the underlying
Stocks & ETFs
Trading Hours
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
Commitment
You own the asset outright for as long as you hold it
Upfront Cost
Full purchase price or limited margin required
Time Working Against You
None. Shares do not expire
Capital Efficiency
Requires more capital. Fully funded or limited margin

Going Short
Often involves borrowing fees, location requirements, and restrictions
Settlement
Typically involves ownership and physical delivery of shares
Dividends
Holders receive cash dividends. Short sellers must pay them
Hedging
Direct exposure, but requires capital to hedge at full notional value
Risk Profile
Linear. You gain or lose in proportion to price movement
Stock Options
Trading Hours
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
Commitment
Buyer has the right to act, but is never required to
Upfront Cost
You pay a premium upfront, before the trade even moves
Time Working Against You
Every day that passes, the option loses value, even if you are right in the direction
Capital Efficiency
Lower margin, but premium adds to your total cost

Going Short
Seamless via puts, but it depends on stock borrow availability for certain strategies
Settlement
Physical delivery if exercised. Early exercise risk present
Dividends
You will not receive dividends if the option is exercised early
Hedging
Non-linear. The position does not always move in proportion to the stock price
Risk Profile
Non-linear payout. Early exercise risk present for option sellers
* This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. All trading involves risk.

Built for Every Kind of Trader

If you're an equity trader:

You know the names. You've watched them move. You've missed trades because your tools couldn't keep up with your conviction. Single Stock Futures let you enter the futures market using a product whose underlying asset you already understand. No need to learn new indices or commodity cycles. Start with what you know.

If you're an options trader:

You already think in terms of directional exposure on individual names. But you've felt theta working against you, right on direction, early on timing, and watching your premium erode while you wait. Single Stock Futures remove that layer entirely. No premium. No time decay. Just the trade.

If you're a futures trader:

You already know how futures work. Single Stock Futures extends that expertise directly to individual equities, without opening a separate brokerage account, navigating equity margin rules, or leaving the futures ecosystem you're comfortable in. More names. Same infrastructure. Same platform.

If you're a professional or active trader managing a portfolio:

You have equity positions you want to hedge without liquidating. You want to express a short view on an individual name without the friction of borrowing shares. Single Stock Futures give you a direct, clean instrument to do exactly that, one contract, one name, no detours.

Why Traders Are Paying Attention to Single Stock Futures Right Now

SSFs have been available to institutional desks for years. The leverage. The capital efficiency. The ability to go long or short on individual names without borrowing shares or navigating short-sale restrictions. Professional traders have used these tools while the retail market largely operated without them.

With Single Stock Futures, that access gap is closing.

With EdgeClear's launch of Single Stock Futures trading, retail self-directed traders now have access to the same contract structure, the same exchange infrastructure, and the same financial settlement mechanics that institutional desks have used for hedging and directional exposure, on more than 50 of the top U.S. stocks from the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and Russell 1000.

And unlike the stock market, these contracts trade nearly 24 hours a day. Earnings drop after hours. News breaks overnight. Single Stock Futures let you respond on your schedule, not the market's.

This is not a new platform. This is a new contract on a name you already follow.

Why Trade Single Stock Futures on EdgeClear?

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  • CME Group-Listed. Professionally Structured. Every Single Stock Futures on EdgeClear is listed on the CME Group, the same exchange infrastructure used by institutional traders worldwide. No synthetic products. No proprietary contracts. The real thing.
  • One Platform. No Account Fragmentation. Trade Single Stock Futures alongside your existing futures positions (ES, NQ, CL, GC) without opening a separate account. Your existing EdgeClear account is your Single Stock Futures account.
  • Support When You Need It. New to Single Stock Futures? Our team and educational resources are here to walk you through contract specs, margin requirements, and the process for placing your first trade.

Your Path to Your First Single Stock Futures Trade

1
Open or log in to your EdgeClear account
Already an EdgeClear customer? Single Stock Futures access is added to your existing account. New to EdgeClear? Apply now, the same account that gives you access to ES and NQ gives you access to Single Stock Futures.
2
Already an EdgeClear customer?
Single Stock Futures are a leveraged product and are not suitable for all customers. Before trading, review the official disclosure statement for security futures products.
3

Fund
your account

Futures margin requirements vary by contract. Review the margin schedule for the specific Single Stock Futures contracts you plan to trade before placing an order.
4
Place your first trade
Find the Single Stock Futures contract for the stock you want to trade. Review the contract specs: underlying, contract size, expiration, and margin requirement. Place your order.
5
Manage your position
Monitor your open Single Stock Futures position alongside your other futures positions in one unified view. Set stops. Track margin. Manage risk.

The Names You Already Follow. Now in Futures

55 CME Group-listed Single Stock Futures contracts. All financially settled. All accessible through your existing EdgeClear account.

Browse the full contract list below. Each contract covers 100 shares of the underlying stock.

AAPL
NVDA
TSLA
META
GOOGL
AMD
AMZN
MSFT
NFLX
AMD
INTC
JPM
BAC
GS
MS
XOM
CVX
PFE
MRK
WMT
HD
+ 30 more

The Futures Market Just Got a Lot More Familiar

The stocks you already follow. The futures infrastructure you already trust. Single Stock Futures on EdgeClear: CME Group-listed, professionally structured, and available now.
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Disclaimer: Derivatives and security futures trading involve a substantial risk of loss and are not suitable for all investors. Date of first use: July 27th, 2026. For the full disclaimer, click here: myed.ge/security-disclosure

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