British Pound Futures (6B) — Contract Specifications
CME · Currencies
Quoted USD per GBP, matching spot GBP/USD.
Contract specifications
| Exchange symbol | 6B |
|---|---|
| Exchange | CME |
| Contract size | 62,500 GBP |
| Minimum tick | 0.0001 USD per GBP |
| Value per tick | $6.25 |
| Contract months | Mar, Jun, Sep, DecMonth codes: H, M, U, Z |
| Settlement | Physical delivery of the currency |
| Trading hours | Sun–Fri 18:00–17:00 ET, 60-minute break each day at 17:00 ET |
What one tick is worth
The minimum price increment is 0.0001 USD per GBP. Because the contract covers 62,500 GBP, each tick is worth $6.25 per contract.
This contract is physically delivered. Holding it past first notice day starts the delivery process, so traders without a use for the underlying normally close or roll well before then — see how rollover works.
Other contracts on this market
| Contract | Size | Per tick |
|---|---|---|
| Euro FX 6E · CME | 125,000 EUR | $6.25 |