getFuturesSpecifications
By Barchart
The getFuturesSpecifications API provides contract information such as trading hours, contract size and tick size for futures contracts.
Query Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| exchanges | The code for the exchange a group of financial instruments are listed on. | |
| futuresCategory | Futures categories include: Energies, Financials, Grains, Indices, Meats, Metals, Softs and Currencies. | |
| symbols | A symbol or code that identifies a financial instrument. Multiple symbols separated by a comma may be used. |
Response Fields
| Field | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| ContractSize | The futures contract's size. | string |
| contractName | The name of the futures contract. | string |
| exchange | The code for the exchange a group of financial instruments are listed on. | string |
| exchangeMargin | The margin maintenance required for the future. | string |
| futuresCategory | Futures categories include: Energies, Financials, Grains, Indices, Meats, Metals, Softs and Currencies. | string |
| monthsTraded | The contract months listed for trading. | string |
| pointValue | The value of one full point. | string |
| root | The Future's root. | string |
| symbol | A symbol or code that identifies a financial instrument. Multiple symbols separated by a comma may be used. | string |
| tickValue | The size and value of the minimum tick size. | string |
| tradingHours | The futures contract's trading hours. | string |
About the Vendor
From market data feeds to website content solutions and trading software to our flagship financial portal, Barchart.com, and individual subscription services, Barchart is the definitive source for comprehensive financial data and information.