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Russell Futures Live Price, Chart & Market Data
Russell Futures | CME: RTY | Currency: USD | Type: Index Futures
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Russell Futures Key Statistics
Russell Futures is trading near flat today at USD 2,976.6, a move of 0 points (+0.00%) versus the previous close of USD 2,976.6. So far today it has traded between USD 2,970.2 and USD 2,977.7. The table below summarises the live price, day range, 52-week range, volume and moving averages — the core numbers traders check before taking a position.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Live Price | USD 2,976.6 |
| Change vs Previous Settle | 0 (+0.00%) |
| Previous Close | USD 2,976.6 |
| Day Open | USD 2,974.7 |
| Day Range (High – Low) | USD 2,970.2 – USD 2,977.7 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 2,300.7 – USD 3,079.8999 |
| 1-Year Change | +24.11% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | USD 2,998.468 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | USD 2,753.445 |
| Today's Volume | 5,236 |
| 10-Day Average Volume | 148,099 |
| 3-Month Average Volume | 167,967 |
| Exchange | CME |
| Currency | USD |
| Region | US |
| Ticker Symbol | RTY=F |
About Russell Futures
Russell 2000 Futures (CME E-mini, ticker RTY) provide futures exposure to the Russell 2000 small-cap index at US$50 per point. Small-cap futures are used to trade the domestic US economic cycle distinctly from the mega-cap-driven S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Relative moves between RTY and ES are a popular market-breadth signal.
Instrument Details
| Ticker | RTY |
| Exchange / Market | CME |
| Instrument type | Index Futures |
| Quote currency | USD |
Underlying & Contract Specifications
| Underlying asset | Russell 2000 Index |
| Exchange | CME (Globex) |
| Contract unit | US$50 × index points |
| Tick size | 0.10 point (US$5) |
| Expiry cycle | Quarterly — Mar / Jun / Sep / Dec |
Contract specifications are indicative — always verify against the exchange's official contract page before trading.
Trading Hours
Russell Futures trades nearly 23 hours a day on CME Globex-style sessions — from roughly 03:30 AM IST Monday through 02:30 AM IST Saturday, with a one-hour daily maintenance break around 03:30 AM IST. Outside those hours this page shows the last traded level, with change figures measured against the previous official close. All session times are expressed in Indian Standard Time (IST).
How to Read Russell Futures
The gap between Russell Futures and the underlying index's last close is often monitored as a guide to the possible opening move of the cash market. Overnight trends in the futures reflect reactions to news released outside regular hours. Traders also watch the futures premium or discount to fair value for sentiment cues.
52-week range: 2,300.7 – 3,079.9. Trailing 12-month change: 24.11%.
Russell Futures Market Overview
Russell Futures (RTY=F) is a index futures quoted in USD on CME. It is trading near flat at USD 2,976.6, above its previous regular-session settle of USD 2,976.6 — a change of 0 points, or +0.00%. Over the past twelve months, Russell Futures has traded between USD 2,300.7 and USD 3,079.9.
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Today's Performance
Russell Futures is trading near flat today at USD 2,976.6, a move of 0 points (+0.00%) versus the previous close of USD 2,976.6. So far today it has traded between USD 2,970.2 and USD 2,977.7. Intraday direction, the day's range and volume together show whether the current move carries conviction or is drifting on light activity.
Historical Chart
The interactive chart on this page lets you review Russell Futures across intraday, one-week, one-month, six-month, one-year and multi-year periods. Historical open, high, low and close data helps identify support and resistance zones, long-term trend direction and how the current price compares with past cycles.
Why Russell Futures Matters
Futures prices move while the cash market is closed, so Russell Futures is widely used to gauge overnight sentiment and anticipate the next session's opening gap. Global traders track it to hedge portfolios, express directional views with leverage and react instantly to news released outside regular trading hours.
By Liveworldmarket Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 September 2026
Russell 2000 Futures (E-mini RTY) — A Practical Guide
Russell 2000 E-mini futures (CME ticker RTY) are the primary derivative vehicle for trading the US small-cap equity universe. The contract is sized at $50 × Russell 2000 index, with daily trading volume in the tens of thousands of contracts. RTY is significantly less liquid than the big three (ES, NQ, YM E-minis) but provides the cleanest exposure to small-cap risk appetite.
RTY's daily move is uniquely indicative of US small-cap sentiment — heavily weighted to regional banks, biotech and small-cap industrials. When RTY outperforms ES (large caps), market breadth is healthy and risk-on. When RTY underperforms ES sharply, capital is flying to mega-cap safety — historically a late-cycle warning.
History & contract origins
RTY E-mini was launched by the CME in July 2017, replacing the older ICE-listed Mini Russell 2000 contract after FTSE Russell switched index-licensing from ICE to CME. The migration produced exceptionally high trading volumes in the new RTY during the first few months. The contract has since become the standard institutional and retail vehicle for US small-cap futures exposure.
Trading hours & session layout
RTY trades the same CME Globex schedule as the other US E-mini index futures (IST):
| Weekly open | Sun 04:30 IST |
| Daily break | 03:30 - 04:30 IST |
| US cash open | 19:00 / 20:00 IST (DST) |
| Weekly close | Sat 02:30 IST |
Holiday calendar (typical annual closures)
Listed below are the major scheduled closures for the underlying exchange. Exact dates shift year-to-year — always verify against the exchange's official calendar before holding overnight positions across a holiday boundary.
| Holiday | Typical date |
|---|---|
| Standard CME equity-futures calendar | (MLK Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) |
| Russell Annual Rebalance | Third Friday of June — significant volume |
How to read this tape
Watch the RTY/ES ratio. A rising ratio = broad participation in any rally (healthy). A falling ratio = mega-cap concentration (cautious). Watch the Russell rebalance week in June for unusual single-day volume.
RTY's correlation with US 10-year yields is more negative than ES — small caps have higher leverage and refinancing risk, so a 50bp yield move can drive a 3-5% RTY move within days.
Frequently asked questions
Is RTY less liquid than ES?
Yes — daily volume is roughly 5-10% of ES. Bid-ask spreads are typically 1-2 ticks vs. ES's 1 tick. Suitable for medium-size positions but not for very large institutional flows.
Why is Russell more volatile than S&P 500?
Small-cap leverage, less geographic diversification, and roughly 18% regional-bank exposure. Annualised vol is typically 20-30% higher than ES.
What is the Russell rebalance?
Annual reconstitution of the Russell 2000 basket on the third Friday of June. Index additions and deletions cause significant single-day volume spikes as passive funds rebalance.
Can I day-trade RTY?
Yes — RTY's smaller multiplier ($50 vs. $50 for ES with much smaller index level) makes it accessible. Maintenance margin is significantly lower than ES.
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FAQs
What moves Russell Futures?
Russell Futures responds primarily to moves in its underlying (Russell 2000 Index), plus news released outside regular cash-market hours — central-bank decisions, economic data and global risk sentiment. Because the contract trades extended sessions, it often reacts to events before the underlying market can.
When do Russell Futures contracts expire?
Russell Futures follows a quarterly — mar / jun / sep / dec expiry pattern on CME (Globex). Most traders roll positions to the next contract before expiry; the price shown on this page tracks the most actively traded front-month contract.
What is the contract size of Russell Futures?
One Russell Futures contract represents US$50 × index points, with a minimum tick of 0.10 point (US$5). Specifications are set by CME (Globex) — always verify against the exchange's official contract page.
What hours does Russell Futures trade?
Russell Futures trades nearly 23 hours a day on CME Globex-style sessions — from roughly 03:30 AM IST Monday through 02:30 AM IST Saturday, with a one-hour daily maintenance break around 03:30 AM IST. Outside those hours, this page shows the last traded level.
What is the 52-week high and low of Russell Futures?
Over the last twelve months Russell Futures has traded between USD 2,300.7 (52-week low) and USD 3,079.9 (52-week high) — the key statistics table above shows where the live price sits inside that range.