Nq futures tick value the $5 tick value on NQ futures

The $5 tick value on NQ futures interacts closely with volatility index shifts. Futures traders note that the VXN spike has historically signaled amplified tick swings in subsequent trading days. E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures Contract Specifications The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ) and the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) rose over 0.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC ) all gained around 0.4%. The gains put the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on track for fresh highs after a muted but record-setting session on Wednesday. With NQ futures ticking at $5, weekend geopolitical headlines could cause gap opens, magnifying tick-based profit scenarios. Swing traders are positioning for volatility spillover into the Monday session.