Q: How do I start charting a foreign currency futures contract in CQG?
A: Open your chart and select the Replace option. Then, enter the naming convention for the desired contract. Remember that you’ll need both the exchange symbol (assigned by the exchange) and the CQG symbol (used on the CQG platform) to pull up the correct instrument.
Q: What’s the difference between an exchange symbol and a CQG symbol?
A: The exchange symbol is provided by the exchange (e.g., CME/Globex or ICE Futures U.S.), while the CQG symbol is how the contract is identified on the CQG platform. They’re closely related but not always identical, so accuracy is key when entering your command.
Q: What are the naming conventions for the standard currency futures on CME/Globex?
A: Here’s a quick reference for the most common instruments:
Australian Dollar
Exchange Symbol: 6A
CQG Symbol: DA6
British Pound
Exchange Symbol: 6B
CQG Symbol: BP6
Canadian Dollar
Exchange Symbol: 6C
CQG Symbol: CA6
EuroFX
Exchange Symbol: 6E
CQG Symbol: EU6
Japanese Yen
Exchange Symbol: 6J
CQG Symbol: JY6
New Zealand Dollar
Exchange Symbol: 6N
CQG Symbol: NE6
Mexican Peso
Exchange Symbol: 6M
CQG Symbol: MX6
Swiss Franc
Exchange Symbol: 6S
CQG Symbol: SF6
Q: How are E-mini and E-micro contracts designated?
A: The naming conventions vary slightly between these product lines:
E-mini Contracts (CME/Globex):
E-mini EuroFX:
Exchange Symbol: E7
CQG Symbol: EEU
E-mini Japanese Yen:
Exchange Symbol: J7
CQG Symbol: EJY
E-micro Contracts (CME/Globex):
E-micro AUD/USD:
Symbol: M6A (same for both exchange and CQG)
E-micro GBP/USD:
Symbol: M6B (identical on both)
E-micro USD/CAD:
Exchange Symbol: MCD
CQG Symbol: GMCD
E-micro EUR/USD:
Symbol: M6E
E-micro USD/JPY:
Symbol: MJY
E-micro CHF/USD:
Symbol: MSF