Dow futures reference

US30 futures glossary,
every symbol explained.

Every Dow Jones futures symbol, contract code, month letter, and platform-specific naming convention โ€” all in one place. Whether you trade YM, MYM, US30, or DIA, this is your reference.

YM
E-mini Dow
MYM
Micro Dow
DJI
DJIA Index
DIA
ETF
US30 Signals app screenshot
Root symbols

Dow Jones root symbols.

Every Dow Jones trading product starts with a root symbol. The front-month contract appends a month code and year digit โ€” but for signals, analysis, and search, the root symbol is what matters.

Symbol Name Exchange Type Pt Value Tick Tick $
YM E-mini Dow CME Futures $5 1 pt $5.00
MYM Micro E-mini Dow CME Futures $0.50 1 pt $0.50
DJI Dow Jones Industrial Avg S&P DJI Index N/A 0.01 N/A
DJIA DJIA (alt ticker) S&P DJI Index N/A 0.01 N/A
US30 Dow CFD Broker CFD Varies Varies Varies
DIA SPDR Dow ETF NYSE ETF $1/share $0.01 $0.01
Contract months

CME futures month codes.

CME equity index futures use single-letter month codes. Dow contracts (YM, MYM) expire quarterly in March, June, September, and December. A full contract symbol combines root + month + year: YMH6 = YM March 2026.

H
March
Q1 ยท Expires 3rd Friday
YMH6
M
June
Q2 ยท Expires 3rd Friday
YMM6
U
September
Q3 ยท Expires 3rd Friday
YMU6
Z
December
Q4 ยท Expires 3rd Friday
YMZ6

How to read a full contract: YMM6 = YM (E-mini Dow) + M (June) + 6 (2026). On some platforms the year is two digits; others use four. Most trading platforms auto-select the front month when you type just YM.

Platform formats

How each platform displays YM symbols.

Tradovate
YMM6

Root + month code + 1-digit year. Front-month auto-selected. Type "YM" and the platform fills the rest.

NinjaTrader
YM 06-26

Root + space + month-year. Alternatively accepts YMM6 format. Continuous: YM ##-##.

TradingView
CBOT_MINI:YM1!

Exchange prefix + root + contract number + ! for continuous. For specific month: CBOT_MINI:YMM2026.

Thinkorswim (TOS)
/YM

Forward slash + root for continuous. For specific month: /YMM26. Micro: /MYM or /MYMM26.

Interactive Brokers
YM

Root symbol. IB auto-selects the front month. Continuous data: YM-IND or add @CBOT suffix.

MetaTrader 4/5
US30

CFD brokers use US30, US30, or DJ30. Not the CME symbol โ€” broker-specific naming.

Sierra Chart
YM-202606-CBOT

Root-year-month-exchange. Or YM-##-CBOT for continuous contract.

cTrader
US30

CFD platforms typically use US30 or DJ30 depending on the broker.

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Search variants

Every way traders search for Dow futures.

Traders search for Dow futures signals using dozens of variations. Here is every common naming pattern โ€” these are all covered by our signal pages and glossary.

YM futures signals High
MYM signals High
YMH6 signals Medium
YMM6 futures Medium
YMU6 trading signals Low
YMZ6 alerts Low
E-mini Dow signals High
CBOT YM futures Medium
Dow Jones futures signals High
US30 signals High
YM day trading signals Medium
MYM for small accounts Medium
Common questions

Dow futures FAQ.

What does YM stand for in futures trading? โ–ผ

YM is the CME ticker symbol for the E-mini Dow futures contract. It represents a $5 per point contract tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average โ€” 30 blue-chip US stocks. The original full-size DJ contract ($10/pt) was delisted; YM is now the standard Dow futures contract for retail and institutional traders alike.

How do I read a full YM contract code like YMH6? โ–ผ

YMH6 breaks down as: YM (E-mini Dow) + H (March โ€” the month code) + 6 (2026). So YMH6 = YM March 2026 contract. CME equity futures expire quarterly: H = March, M = June, U = September, Z = December. Most platforms auto-select the front month when you type just "YM".

What's the difference between YM, MYM, and US30? โ–ผ

YM is the standard E-mini Dow futures at $5 per point on the CME. MYM is the Micro version at $0.50 per point โ€” 1/10th the size. US30 is the CFD name used by forex brokers. All three track the identical Dow Jones Industrial Average. Choose YM for larger accounts, MYM for smaller accounts or scaling, and US30 for CFD/flexible sizing.

Can I trade Dow futures on Tradovate or NinjaTrader? โ–ผ

Yes โ€” both Tradovate and NinjaTrader support YM and MYM futures. Simply type the root symbol (YM or MYM) and the platform auto-selects the front-month contract. Both brokers offer low intraday margins and are among the most popular platforms for Dow futures traders.

Do your signals work for all Dow symbols on this page? โ–ผ

Yes โ€” our US30/Dow signals are based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average level and work across every vehicle: YM futures, MYM micros, DJIA options, US30 CFDs, and DIA ETF. The index level is identical โ€” you simply convert to your specific contract size. Each signal includes entry, stop-loss, and three take-profit targets.

US30 FAQ

US30 trading questions, answered.

What is the current US30 (Dow Jones) price? +

The live US30 price tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average and updates throughout the trading day. As of May 2026, the Dow Jones index trades around 38,000 points. US30 trades during US equity market hours, with the most active liquidity around the New York cash session and major US economic releases.

How accurate are US30Signals signals? +

US30Signals maintains a 93% win rate calculated across all closed US30 trades since 2018. This is verified publicly โ€” every signal, win or loss, is timestamped and logged in the app. The average winning trade captures 91.7 points, with an average trade duration of 3 hours 25 minutes. We publish 4โ€“8 signals per trading day.

What does a US30 trading signal include? +

Every US30Signals signal includes: exact entry price or range, stop-loss level, three take-profit targets (TP1, TP2, TP3), suggested position size based on 1% risk, and the trade direction (BUY or SELL). After entry, we send live management updates โ€” SL adjustments, partial close instructions, and "move to breakeven" alerts.

What moves the Dow Jones (US30) price? +

US30 is primarily driven by 5 factors: (1) US economic growth โ€” strong GDP and earnings support the index; (2) Federal Reserve policy โ€” rate expectations affect equity valuations; (3) Corporate earnings from Dow components; (4) US Dollar and Treasury yield trends; (5) Risk sentiment around inflation, jobs data, geopolitics, and recession expectations.

How much capital do I need to trade US30? +

You can start trading US30 with a small account if your broker offers flexible contract sizing, but your position size must match the index volatility. At 1% risk per trade with a typical 30-point stop-loss, a $1,000 account would risk $10 per trade. US30Signals signals include position size recommendations based on your account size.

Which broker should I use for US30/Dow Jones trading? +

US30Signals signals work with any broker offering US30, Dow Jones, Wall Street 30, or DJIA index CFDs. Popular choices include IC Markets, Pepperstone, OANDA, and Exness. Key factors are spread, execution speed, regulation, contract sizing, trading hours, and platform support such as MT4, MT5, cTrader, or TradingView.

What is the best time to trade US30 (Dow Jones)? +

US30 is most active during US equity market hours, especially around the New York open, the first hour of the cash session, and major US data releases. The 13:30โ€“16:00 UTC window often produces strong movement when US economic data overlaps with the early US stock session.

Is US30 trading risky? +

Yes. US30 is a leveraged index product that can move hundreds of points in active sessions. With leverage, losses can exceed your deposit. Never risk more than 1โ€“2% of your account per trade. Always use a hard stop-loss. US30Signals includes a pre-calculated stop-loss on every signal to limit downside risk.

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