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For investors seeking efficient growth and diversification without the larger capital commitments of traditional futures programs, the iQ Micro 30 offers a compelling, hands-free solution. Built from a diversified basket of some of InvestiQuant’s most established intraday strategies targeting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures markets, the program trades exclusively in Micro futures contracts - providing lower capital requirements, reduced per-trade risk, and a more accessible path to the many benefits of systematic autotrading.

Micro contracts move in lockstep with the larger E-mini futures contracts traded by many professional traders and institutions, but at a 1/10 the size. This enables the iQ Micro 30 to deliver a professionally structured, fully automated trading solution with a lower barrier to entry.

*See important performance disclosures at the bottom of this page*

Program Highlights

  • Suggested Funding: $30,000
  • Objective: Generate attractive risk-adjusted returns using a diverse mix of intraday futures strategies
  • Markets Traded: S&P 500 and Nasdaq micro futures contracts
  • Strategies: Intraday, mean-reversion, momentum, and event–based strategies 
  • Diversification: Multiple markets trading long and short, designed to exploit short-term market inefficiencies
  • Correlation: Low correlation to traditional stock portfolios and the iQ Multi programs
  • Risk: Daily program risk capped at $800 (not including slippage)
  • Execution: 100% hands-free, systematic, professionally executed by U.S. regulated brokers 

Frequently Asked Questions: iQ Micro 30

What makes the Micro 30 different from larger iQ programs?
The primary difference is position sizing and risk management. The Micro 30 utilizes some of our most trusted strategies, but bundles and executes them in a manner unique to the Micro 30. Using micro futures contracts exclusively allows it to spread risk across more strategies, increasing diversification while lowering risk exposure and capital requirements.
What’s the suggested funding level?
Suggested funding for the Micro 30 is $30,000, though lower funding may be possible with broker approval.
What markets does the program trade?
The Micro 30 trades Micro S&P 500 (MES) and Micro Nasdaq (MNQ) futures contracts.
What type of strategies does it use?
The program uses a diversified collection of short-term intraday mean reversion, momentum, and event strategies designed to capitalize on statistical market tendencies and volatility. Strategies will trade long and short.
How often does it trade?
Trading frequency varies with market conditions, but on average, the program trades 2-3 days a week, and multiple strategies may trade in a single day.
Is the program fully automated?
Yes. Like all InvestiQuant autotrading programs, the Micro 30 is fully systematic and professionally executed on your behalf.
Can it be traded in an IRA account?
Yes. All iQ autotrading programs can be traded in IRA Accounts.
Who is the Micro 30 designed for?
The program may be a good fit for investors who:
  • Are new to systematic trading
  • Prefer smaller account sizes
  • Want a lower-risk entry point into futures autotrading
  • Seek diversification and/or growth outside of traditional stock investing

Did You Know?

Micro futures are one of the fastest-growing segments of the futures industry because they allow traders and investors to participate in major markets with significantly smaller contract sizes and lower margin requirements.

Have questions?  

Email Matt at [email protected].
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Hypothetical returns are based on the suggested funding level, include estimated slippage and commissions and are not compounded. License fees not included. Future drawdowns may exceed those reflected in historical results. Commodity trading programs offer significant potential rewards, but also carry significant risk and are not suitable for all investors. Past performance of any trading system or methodology is not necessarily indicative of future results. You must be willing and able to accept these risks to participate in the futures markets. 


CFTC RULE 4.41 - HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER-OR-OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.


InvestiQuant is not a registered commodity trading advisor and does not provide personalized advice. Only consider futures trading and notional funding after careful consultation with a futures broker.