S&P 500 futures live chart & quote
S&P 500 futures broadly represent 500 large US companies and act as the market benchmark. They respond to US macro data (jobs, inflation, FOMC) and risk sentiment — lower volatility than the Nasdaq, but a clearer read on the overall market.
S&P 500 futures live chart
On the Merini demo you can watch S&P 500 futures live prices and charts and practice paper trading with virtual funds — free, instantly, in the browser with no install.
Open the S&P 500 futures chart on the demoS&P 500 futures calls
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Key facts
- Asset class
- Indices
- Ticker
- ES (S&P 500)
- Quote currency
- USD
- How to trade
- CFD · futures (the Merini demo is a virtual-funds paper simulation)
What moves S&P 500 futures
The price of S&P 500 futures moves with the macro backdrop and supply/demand. See the related guides below.
What drives the Nasdaq →Related reading
Frequently asked questions
Where can I trade S&P 500 futures?
Merini is charting/analysis software, not a broker. You can experience S&P 500 futures live charts and paper trading for free on the demo (virtual funds) without signing up; live trading happens through a broker account you connect yourself.
What are the trading hours for S&P 500 futures?
Trading hours vary by exchange, broker, and daylight saving. See the trading-hours guide for details, and always confirm the actual hours with your own broker.
This content is for information and education only and is not investment advice or solicitation. Trading conditions (hours, margin, fees, tick value, etc.) vary by exchange, broker, time, and daylight saving — always verify with your own broker before trading. Derivatives trading can result in losses exceeding your deposit.