The getFuturesSpecifications API provides contract information such as trading hours, contract size and tick size for futures contracts.
Parameter | Description | Data Type |
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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. |
Field | Description | Data Type |
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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 |
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