Russell 2000 small cap futures, the new favourite

The CME e-mini Russell 2000 contract has emerged as a favourite among small traders and hedge funds alike due to its characteristics:

• a free float weighted index of 2,000 sma.l capitalised stocks listed on the USA
• provides exposure to and hedging of small cap portfolios
• very good intraday trending characteristics and volatility (US800 to 1,000 range per day)
• has developed a pool of deep liquidity

E-mini Russell 2000 chart