Indices ES (S&P 500)

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 demo

S&P 500 futures calls

Predict Yes/No on this symbol — auto-judged against the real price at the deadline.

Predictions are virtual and auto-judged against the real price. Not investment advice.

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 →

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.

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