UP TO 25% OFF PROP FIRM ACCOUNTSCODE: PALEARN PAL POINTS ON QUALIFYING PURCHASES - REDEEM FOR REWARDSEARN PAL POINTS ON QUALIFYING PROP FIRM PURCHASES - REDEEM FOR REWARDSCODE: PAL
Unbiased Prop Firm Data, Reviews & Comparisons
YM tick value and contract specs
E-mini Dow ($5) futures on CBOT: what one tick is worth, the full exchange specification, and what a move costs on a prop firm account.
What is the YM tick value?
One YM tick is 1 index point, worth $5 per contract. One index point is worth $5, so a move of 100 index points is 100 ticks, or $500 on one contract.
YM contract specifications
From CME Group, read 2026-09-22.
Specification
Value
Source: CME Group — E-mini Dow ($5) contract specs, retrieved 2026-09-22. Margin is omitted: it changes often and differs by broker.
YM ticks to dollars
Profit or loss = ticks moved × tick value × contracts.
Price move
Ticks
1 contract
5 contracts
10 contracts
A prop firm’s drawdown limit is a dollar amount, so the useful question is how far the market can move against you before you hit it. On a $2,000 limit, one YM contract has 400 index points (400 ticks) of room; five contracts have 80 index points (80 ticks). A trailing drawdown shrinks that room as open profit is given back, so measure from where the limit is now, not where it started.
YM trading hours
Central Time (CT)
Eastern Time (ET)
Daily break
CME sets hours in Chicago time. ET is always CT + 1 hour, because both zones change for daylight saving on the same dates.
YM trades on CME Globex Sunday–Friday 5:00 pm – 4:00 pm CT (6:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET), with a daily maintenance break from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm CT. See whether it is open right now, in your own time zone, on the futures market hours page. Holidays close or shorten the session — the CME holiday schedule for 2026 lists every one.
YM contract months
Quarterly contracts (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec) listed for 4 consecutive quarters.
Month code
Month
Example symbol
YMZ26 is the December 2026 contract.
A full symbol is the product code, the month code and the year. How the codes work, and when volume rolls to the next contract, is on the futures month codes page.
YM micro and mini
MYM (Micro E-mini Dow) tracks the same market at one-tenth the size of YM: one tick is worth $0.50, against $5.
Sizing in the smaller contract lets you scale a position in finer steps, at the cost of paying commission on more contracts. Micro vs mini futures compares every pair.
Which prop firms allow YM?
Each futures prop firm publishes its own list of permitted products and its own contract limits, and many count micros differently from minis. We do not yet record those lists symbol by symbol, so this page does not name firms rather than guess. Compare futures prop firms and check the firm’s rules page for YM before you buy an evaluation.
FAQs — YM
Facts checked 2026-09-22 against CME Group contract specifications.
What is the tick value of YM?
One YM tick is 1 index point, worth $5 per contract. One index point is worth $5, so a move of 100 index points is 100 ticks, or $500 on one contract.
How much is one index point worth on YM?
One index point is worth $5 per YM contract: 1 ticks of $5.
What are YM trading hours?
YM trades on CME Globex Sunday–Friday 5:00 pm – 4:00 pm CT (6:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET), with a daily maintenance break from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm CT. In Eastern Time that is Sun 6:00 pm – Fri 5:00 pm. Holidays shorten or close sessions.
What months does YM trade?
Quarterly contracts (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec) listed for 4 consecutive quarters. Month codes: H (Mar), M (Jun), U (Sep), Z (Dec).
Is YM cash-settled?
YM is financially settled. Last trading day: 9:30 am ET on the third Friday of the contract month. Most traders roll to the next contract month before then.
What is the margin for YM?
CME Group sets the exchange margin for YM and changes it often, and brokers set their own day-trading margins on top. A prop firm account does not post margin: the firm’s drawdown limit and contract limit cap the risk instead. For a current exchange figure, check CME Group’s margin page for the contract.
What is the difference between YM and MYM?
MYM (Micro E-mini Dow) tracks the same market at one-tenth the size of YM. One MYM tick is worth $0.50, against $5 for YM.
Related reference
More futures reference, and where these rules meet prop firm terms.
Browse Prop Firm Lists
Rankings by country, platform, assets, challenge type and more—built from live firm data.
Countries
Prop firms that accept traders from your country or region.
Platforms
MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker and other supported trading platforms.
Assets
Forex, crypto, futures, stocks and other tradable asset classes.
Features
Instant funding, scalping rules, profit splits and program benefits.
Challenges
One-step, two-step, instant funding and evaluation program types.
Trader types
Beginners, scalpers, swing traders and other trading styles.
Payment methods
Card, crypto, bank transfer and other ways to pay for challenges.
Payout methods
How firms pay traders—Wise, crypto, bank wire and more.
Why Traders Trust ? Prop Firm Pal
Clear, Unbiased Prop Firm Data to Help Traders Compare, Evaluate & Choose with Confidence
Comprehensive Prop Firm Listings
Structured data on funded accounts, fees, profit splits, and trading rules - all in one place for easy comparison.
Live Comparison Tools
Compare pricing, challenge rules, profit splits, drawdowns, payout terms, and requirements across top prop firms.
Verified Trader Reviews
Real feedback from funded traders highlights strengths, issues, support quality, payouts, and challenge experiences.
Expert Prop Firm Insights
Clear summaries of challenge rules, evaluation paths, scaling plans, risk limits, and payout terms.
FAQs — Prop Trading Questions Answered
Answers on prop firms, funded accounts, challenges and how our platform works
What is Prop Firm Pal?
Prop Firm Pal is a comparison and review platform for proprietary trading firms. We list popular prop firms, publish detailed descriptions, collect real trader reviews, and provide verified discount codes for challenges and funded accounts. Our goal is to help traders compare prop firms, save money with promo codes, and choose the best funded trading program for their needs.
How does Prop Firm Pal work?
Prop Firm Pal allows traders to browse a curated list of proprietary trading firms, read in-depth information about each firm, and view real user reviews. When you find a prop firm you like, you can click the discount code button to copy the promo code and visit the firm’s website through our link. If you complete a purchase, you receive the advertised discount and we may earn a commission from the prop firm at no additional cost to you.
What is a proprietary trading firm (prop firm)?
A proprietary trading firm, also known as a prop firm, is a company that provides traders with access to funded trading accounts. Instead of risking your own capital, you trade the firm’s funds and earn a share of the profits. Most prop firms require traders to pass an evaluation or challenge that tests consistency, risk management, and profitability before granting a funded account.
How do prop firm challenges work?
Prop firm challenges are evaluation programs where traders must meet specific profit targets while following strict risk management rules. These rules often include maximum daily drawdown, overall drawdown limits, minimum trading days, and consistency requirements. If you successfully complete the challenge and any verification phase, you can qualify for a funded trading account and receive a profit split.
How do I use a prop firm discount code on Prop Firm Pal?
To use a prop firm discount code on Prop Firm Pal, go to the prop firm’s profile page and click the discount button. The promo code will automatically copy to your clipboard and you will be redirected to the official prop firm website. At checkout, paste the code into the coupon or promo field to apply the discount to your challenge or funded account purchase.
Stay Ahead in Prop Trading
Compare verified firms, grab exclusive deals, and enter free challenge giveaways up to $200K.
Resources
Statistics
Tools
All information provided on this site is intended solely for educational purposes related to trading on financial markets and does not serve in any way as a specific investment recommendation, business recommendation, investment opportunity analysis, or similar general recommendation regarding the trading of investment instruments.
Prop Firm Pal provides comparison, review, and educational resources only. We do not operate as a proprietary trading firm, broker, or custodian, do not offer simulated trading accounts or evaluations, and do not provide execution or custody of funds.
The information on this site is not directed at residents in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local laws or regulations.
Prop Firm Pal does not act as a broker and does not accept any deposits.
Data, tools, and third-party references on this site are provided for informational purposes; availability and accuracy may depend on third-party sources outside our control.
© 2026 Prop Firm Pal. All rights reserved.