How much is one point of YM worth?
One point of YM (E-mini Dow Jones) is worth $5 per contract. If the price moves 100 points, each contract makes or loses $500.
YM tick value and point value
E-mini Dow Jones. One point is worth $5 per contract and the 1 minimum tick $5. CME Group specifications, the same at any broker and prop firm.
- 1 point$5
- 1 tick (1)$5
- Ticks per point1
- 1 YM =10 MYM
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YM profit and loss per point
| Move | 1 contract | 2 contracts | 3 contracts | 5 contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 point (1 tick) | $5 | $10 | $15 | $25 |
| 25 points | $125 | $250 | $375 | $625 |
| 50 points | $250 | $500 | $750 | $1,250 |
| 100 points | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| 250 points | $1,250 | $2,500 | $3,750 | $6,250 |
Before commissions. Profit and loss are symmetrical: the same move against you costs the same.
YM vs MYM and ES
| Contract | Underlying | 1 point | 1 tick |
|---|---|---|---|
| YM | E-mini Dow Jones | $5 | $5 |
| MYM | Micro E-mini Dow Jones | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| ES | E-mini S&P 500 | $50 | $12.50 |
MYM lets you size risk in steps ten times smaller than YM: useful with small accounts or wide stops. ES tracks a different index: points are worth a different amount and the indices do not move alike, so compare risk in dollars, not points.
YM on a 50K funded account
Points of loss one YM contract can take before each limit. With more contracts, divide by the number of contracts.
| Program | Max loss | Points (1 contract) | Daily limit in points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topstep Trading Combine | $2,000 | 400 | 200 |
| Apex Trader Funding EOD Evaluation | $2,000 | 400 | 200 |
| Apex Trader Funding Intraday Evaluation | $2,000 | 400 | None |
| Lucid Trading LucidFlex / LucidPro / LucidDaily | $2,000 | 400 | 240 |
| Tradeify Growth | $2,000 | 400 | 250 |
| Tradeify Select | $2,000 | 400 | None |
Example: how many YM on a $50,000 account
With a $50,000 account and 1% risk per trade, you can lose $500 if the stop is hit. With a 50-point stop (50 ticks), each YM contract risks 50 × $5 = $250. That fits 2 contracts, risking $500.
If the market is choppier and the stop needs 100 points, the risk per contract doubles and 1 contract fit: the money at stake is still $500, only the size changes. With 2% risk ($1,000) and the 50-point stop, 4 contracts fit.
How the YM tick value is calculated
The tick is the smallest price move: 1 points on YM. Its value is the point value times that size: $5 × 1 = $5, and one point has 1 ticks. To turn a stop in ticks into money, multiply the ticks by $5; to see how many points a given risk allows, divide the money by $5.
These figures are the contract specifications set by the exchange (CME Group), the same at every broker. What varies from one broker to another is the commission per contract and the margin required to open the position: check both before you trade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YM tick value?
The minimum tick is 1 point, worth $5 per contract. One point has 1 tick.
How many MYM equal one YM?
Ten. MYM is the micro of YM: it tracks the same index at one tenth of the point value ($0.50 versus $5).
How much do I make on 100 points of YM?
$500 per contract: 100 points × $5. With 5 contracts, $2,500. Your broker’s commissions come on top.