Guides
Plain-language guides by Hamza Hamed on SPX, SPY, QQQ, ES and NQ futures, options, position sizing, risk management and technical analysis.
SPX
Compare SPX and SPY options, including settlement, exercise style, contract size, assignment risk, liquidity and which structure fits different trading needs.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
SPY
Compare SPY and QQQ for options trading, including index exposure, concentration, volatility, macro sensitivity, liquidity and when each market may fit a setup.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
QQQ
Compare QQQ and NQ futures, including Nasdaq-100 exposure, contract structure, leverage, trading hours, options, position sizing and overnight risk.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
ES Futures
Compare ES and MES futures, including multipliers, tick values, notional exposure, liquidity, position sizing and why Micro E-mini contracts can improve risk control.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
NQ Futures
Compare NQ and MNQ futures, including $20 vs $2 point values, tick sizes, leverage, volatility, position sizing and when Micro E-mini Nasdaq futures can help.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
ES Futures
Compare ES and NQ futures across index exposure, point value, volatility, sector sensitivity, position sizing, market leadership and day-trading behavior.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
SPY
Compare SPY and ES futures across S&P 500 exposure, trading hours, contract size, leverage, dividends, options, overnight risk and position sizing.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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