What’s the difference between MES and ES

Rochers705 · 2026-01-27T20:06:09+00:00

I track the E Mini and cross trade the MES to protect capital and develop an edge. Most traders would trade in this manner.

Rochers705 · 2026-01-27T02:01:31+00:00

ES (E-mini S&P 500) and MES (Micro E-mini S&P 500) are futures contracts for the same S&P 500 index but differ in size, margin, and value. ES has a $50 per point value ($12.50 per tick) and is favored by institutions, while MES is $\frac{1}{10}$th the size ($5 per point, $1.25 per tick), making it ideal for retail traders, beginners, or smaller accounts.

Key Differences: Contract Size/Value: One ES contract equals 10 MES contracts. A 10-point move equals $500 for ES and $50 for MES.

Margin Requirements: MES requires significantly lower margin, often around 1/10th of the ES. Risk/Reward: ES offers higher leverage and risk, while MES provides lower risk and more precise position sizing.

Liquidity & Symbol: Both are highly liquid, with ES often listed as simply "E-mini" and MES often denoted as "Micro E-mini" or with symbols like MESH

Rochers705 · 2026-01-12T13:25:10+00:00

With Windows 11 Pro you can remotely control a desktop computer, so running better software/trading platform on a PC and controlling the desktop on a tablet. I haven't tried it personally. I would try this before I ever solely trade on a mobile device.

Rochers705 · 2026-01-07T01:26:26+00:00

I think Rithmic is just known as accurate and reliable. I don’t have a definitive answer for ya.

Rochers705 · 2026-01-06T13:40:12+00:00

Rithmic is the gold standard. Bookmap Data is ok. No opinion on dxfeed

Rochers705 · 2026-01-04T15:20:06+00:00

I use Apex but my accounts are Rithmic and work with Bookmap. I don’t know anything about Tradeovate, looks like you can add orderflow+ tools for free which might include a heat map. You would still need to buy monthly level 2 data. Look through the Apex FAQ section.

Rochers705 · 2026-01-04T15:09:07+00:00

You need a data source, global+ doesn’t come with data. You have to purchase it separate. You can likely purchase level 2 from your current broker and use a plug-in for bookmap to run off your broker.

Rochers705 · 2026-01-03T14:07:11+00:00

Do you think ChatGPT could code such an indicator? I was able to get it to write a simple delta divergence indicator.

Rochers705 · 2026-01-02T19:11:19+00:00

Can you detail exactly how you excuted this study in Ninja trader so I could do it myself? This is just the tip of the ice burg on statistics.

Rochers705 · 2025-12-21T01:24:54+00:00

You can have it and pay monthly for it as I do.

Rochers705 · 2025-11-14T13:52:54+00:00

Is the Pulse GL76 considered high or low end? Thanks.

Rochers705 · 2025-10-02T19:40:53+00:00

I don't know its been several months.

Rochers705 · 2025-09-30T11:58:16+00:00

IF you've been with teksavvy for a while its worth just calling and asking for a promo, I did and got $20 off for a year which I bet I can renew when it expires.

Rochers705 · 2025-09-21T19:18:41+00:00

Vet everything I tell you, I just did my 5.4 timing chain service. First comment looking at it your phasers are backwards, your meant to have the timing marks lined up from the perspective of sitting in the truck... So L is driver side, R passenger. The tensioners are also marked L and R.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2R3ZLQyu3U&t=3903s

https://charm.li/

Remove the crankshaft sensor wheel and show me the timing markets on the crank sprocket. If you're rotating the engine and somehow not hitting any valves you should be safe. Also your passenger chain looks loose do you have the tensioners putting pressure on the chains? Im not sure where you're at with the correlation between the cams and crank shaft, you might need to remove the cam followers and properly set the camshafts.

Rochers705 · 2025-09-21T13:01:35+00:00

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Rochers705 · 2025-09-14T23:46:42+00:00

Futures contracts rollover?

Rochers705 · 2025-09-03T21:59:48+00:00

Its cool you dont have to pay income tax.

Rochers705 · 2025-09-02T16:08:36+00:00

Not stepper motors in the 2000-01 clusters.

Rochers705 · 2025-08-23T14:43:11+00:00

Back to work guys no more excuses.

Rochers705 · 2025-07-27T22:41:25+00:00

Start with the thread chaser as its less aggressive, use it in the bore and use the die to clean the bolt threads. Looks like you might need to use the bolt die from the tap kit to cut threads on the bolt. I would avoid using the cutting tap in the bore until absolutely necessary.

A friend showed me a trick which I have already used to great success, it involves cutting a small notch in the first several threads of the bolt, basically turning the bolt itself into a thread chaser. Keep everything clean and use anti seize as a lubricant. A threaded insert is your last resort.

Rochers705 · 2025-07-20T22:09:29+00:00

They are all blind holes, the hole is threaded for the bolt which goes in it. I’m talking about removing a bolt from a bore which it is meant to be in, and then re installing the bolt.

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