Japanese Yen Futures (6J) — Contract Specifications
CME · Currencies
Quoted USD per JPY — the INVERSE of spot USD/JPY. The contract rising means the yen strengthening, which is USD/JPY falling.
Contract specifications
| Exchange symbol | 6J |
|---|---|
| Exchange | CME |
| Contract size | 12,500,000 JPY |
| Minimum tick | 0.0000005 USD per JPY |
| 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 0.0000005 USD per JPY. Because the contract covers 12,500,000 JPY, 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 |