Can you explain the Performance Data table?

[Admin]

The information posted in the performance data table is for statistical purposes only. Individual results may vary.

The current initialization date is January 11, 2008.
Mini Dow, YM initialized February 5, 2008.
Gold re-initialized March 1, 2009.

The Month column (abbreviated) shows the total points for the month on each instrument.
The Year column shows the total points for the year on each instrument.
The Month $ column shows the total dollars for the month on each instrument.
The "Month $" column is based on 1 e-mini contract (instrument listed)

At the bottom of the table,
Total $ Month shows the total dollar (USD) gain for the month (based on 1 e-mini contract) on all instruments.
Total $ Year shows the dollar (USD) gain for the year (based on 1 e-mini contract) on all instruments.

The stats are updated once a month. The date at the top of the stats table displayed as "Updated: Month Day, Year" will list when the stats were updated.

For information about tick sizes and dollar amounts on each futures instrument, you can look at the Futures Contract Specifications table on our Education page.