A futures symbol typically consists of several components that convey important information about the underlying asset and the contract being traded.

Here's a breakdown of how a trader reads a futures symbol: ESU24

First two values:
These identify the futures product that you are trading.
ES = E-mini S&P 500 (link to CQG letter codes).

Third value:
The letter determines the expiration month of the product.
F = January, G = February, H = March, J = April, K = May, M = June, N = July, Q = August, U = September, V = October, X = November, Z = December

Fourth value:
The year of expiration
24 = 2024