Equity index futures
What is the CME Globex Sunday Night Open and how do I manage the resulting price gaps?
By Easy Money Scanner · Educational reference · Not investment advice
The short answer
The CME Globex Sunday night open restarts electronic trading for the new week, often producing price gaps versus Friday's close based on weekend news.
How it works
Traders manage these gaps using wider stops, reduced size, or waiting for initial volatility to settle before entering new positions.
An example
A weekend geopolitical event can cause a large Sunday night futures gap.
Risk & limitations
Gap openings can trigger stop-loss slippage well beyond the intended exit price.
Examples are hypothetical, not trade recommendations. US contract and regulatory references do not automatically apply in Canada. Rules, margin requirements and broker policies can change; confirm them with the relevant authority and your broker.