How much does an S & P e-mini cost and how do you buy one?

Question

How much does an S & P e-mini cost and how do you buy one?

Answer 1

There are several to choose from, all with different margins (profit/loss percentages) based on the distance the market moves.  Generally they are anywhere from $300-$500.

Answer 2

This is a futures contract.

Since you do not know about this already, i gather you are a novice investor.

stay away from this.

Answer 3

listen to jsmith..   mini futures are not for beginners.  Try the S&P tracking stock, the Spiders, ticker SPY.