Currency Futures Contracts
| Futures | Exchange | Size | Min. Fluctuation | Daily Limit | Months Traded | Floor Schedule | Screen Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Dollar | A$100,000 | .01¢/AD=$10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT CT | |
| Brazilian Real | BR100,00 | .00005/BR=$5 | None | All 12 months | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| British Pound | £62,500 | .01¢/£=$6.25 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| Canadian Dollar | C$100,000 | .01¢/CD=$10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| Euro FX | EUR125000 | .01¢/€=$12.50 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| Euro FX E-Mini | EUR62500 | .01¢/€=$6.25 | None | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | ||
| Euro FX/JY | EUR125000 | .01€/¥=¥1,250.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| Japanese Yen | ¥12,500,000 | $.0000005/¥=$6.25 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| Japan Yen E-Mini | ¥6,250,000 | $.0000010/¥=$6.25 | None | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | ||
| Mexican Peso | M.P.500,000 | .0025¢/MP=$12.50 | None | All | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZ$100,000 | .01¢/NZ$=$10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| South African Rand | SAR500,000 | .0025¢/SAR=$12.50 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| Swiss Franc | SF125,000 | .01¢/SF=$12.50 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM CT | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| U.S. Dollar Index | $1,000 x Index | .01=$10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 8:00 PM-5:00 PM* ET |
Energy Futures Contracts
| Futures | Exchange | Size | Min. Fluctuation | Daily Limit | Months Traded | Floor Schedule | Screen Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil-Light Sweet | 1,000 barrels | 1¢/barrel=$10.00 | $10/bbl=$10,000 | All 12 months | 9:00 AM-2:30 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00 PM ET | |
| E-mini Crude Oil | 500 barrels | $.025/barrel=$10.00 | Pls. consult exchange | All 12 months | 9:00 AM-2:30 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00 PM ET | |
| RBOB Gasoline | 42,000 gallons | .01¢/gal.=$4.20 | 25c/gal=$10,500 | All 12 months | 9:00 AM-2:30 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00 PM ET | |
| E-mini RBOB Gasoline | 21,000 gallons | .1c/gal.=$21.00 | Pls. consult exchange | All 12 months | 9:00 AM-2:30 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00 PM ET | |
| Heating Oil | 42,000 gallons | .01¢/gal.=$4.20 | 25c/gal=$10,500 | All 12 months | 9:00 AM-2:30 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00 PM ET | |
| E-mini Heating Oil | 21,000 gallons | .1c/gal.=$21.00 | Pls. consult exchange | All 12 months | 9:00 AM-2:30 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00 PM ET | |
| Henry Hub Natural Gas | 10,000 mmBtu | .1¢/mmBtu=$10.00 | $3/mmBtu=$30,000 | All 12 months | 9:00 AM-2:30 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00 PM ET | |
| E-mini Natural Gas | 2,500 mmBtu | $.5c/mmBtu=$12.50 | Pls. consult exchange | All 12 months | 9:00 AM-2:30 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00 PM ET | |
| Propane | 42,000 gallons | .01¢/gallon=$4.20 | 25c/gal=$10,500 | All 12 months | 9:20 AM-1:10 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00 PM ET |
Food & Fiber Futures Contracts
| Futures | Exchange | Size | Min. Fluctuation | Daily Limit | Months Traded | Floor Schedule | Screen Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | 10 metric tons | $1/ton=$10.00 | None | H,K,N,U,Z | 4:00 AM-2:00 PM ET | ||
| Coffee “C” | 37,500 lbs. | .05¢/lb.=$18.75 | None | H,K,N,U,Z | 3:30 AM-2:00 PM ET | ||
| Cotton #2 | 50,000 lbs. | .01¢/lb.=$5.00 | 3¢/lb.=$1,500 | H,K,N,V,Z | 9:00 PM-2:30 PM ET | ||
| FCOJ | 15,000 lbs. | .05¢/lb.=$7.50 | 5¢/lb.=$750 | F,H,K,N,U,X | 8:00 AM-2:00 PM ET | ||
| Sugar #11 | 112,000 lbs. | .01¢/lb.=$11.20 | None | F,H,K,N,V | 2:30 AM-2:00 PM ET |
Grains & Oilseeds Futures Contracts
| Futures | Exchange | Size | Min. Fluctuation | Daily Limit | Months Traded | Floor Schedule | Screen Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley-Western | 20 tonnes | C$.10/ton=C$2.00 | C$7.50/ton=C$150 | H,K,N,V,Z | 8:00 PM to 2:15 PM* ET | ||
| Canola | 20 tonnes | C$.10/ton=C$2.00 | C$30/tonne=C$600 | F,H,K,N,U,X | 8:00 PM to 2:15 PM* ET | ||
| Corn | 5,000 bu. | ¼¢/bu.=$12.50 | 20¢/bu.=$1,000 | H,K,N,U,Z | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:15 PM CT | ||
| Mini-sized Corn | 1,000 bu | 1/8¢/bu.=$1.25 | 20¢/bu.=$200 | H,K,N,U,Z | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:45 PM CT | ||
| Oats | 5,000 bu. | ¼¢/bu.=$12.50 | 20¢/bu.=$1,000 | H,K,N,U,Z | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:15 PM CT | ||
| Rice-Rough | 2,000 cwt. | .5¢/cwt.=$10.00 | 50¢/cwt.=$1,000 | F,H,K,N,U,X | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:15 PM CT | ||
| Soybeans | 5,000 bu. | ¼¢/bu.=$12.50 | 50¢/bu.=$2,500 | F,H,K,N,Q,U,X | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:15 PM CT | ||
| Mini-sized Soybeans | 1,000 bu. | 1/8¢/bu.=$1.25 | 50¢/bu.=$500 | F,H,K,N,Q,U,X | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:15 PM CT | ||
| Soybean Meal | 100 Short Tons | 10¢/Short Ton.=$10.00 | 2¢/lb.=$1,200 | F,H,K,N,Q,U,V,Z | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:15 PM CT | ||
| Soybean Oil | 60,000 pounds | 1/100¢/pound = $6.00 | 2.5¢/lb.=$1,500 | F,H,K,N,Q,U,V,Z | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:20 PM CT | ||
| Wheat | 5,000 bu. | ¼¢/bu.=$12.50 | 30¢/bu.=$1,500 | H,K,N,U,Z | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:15 PM CT | ||
| Wheat | 5,000 bu. | ¼¢/bu.=$12.50 | 30¢/bu.=$1,500 | H,K,N,U,Z | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:15 PM CT | ||
| Mini-sized Wheat | 1,000 bu. | 1/8¢/bu.=$1.25 | 30¢/bu.=$300 | H,K,N,U,Z | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:45 PM CT | ||
| Wheat-Red/Spring | 5,000 bu. | ¼¢/bu.=$12.50 | 30¢/bu.=$1,500 | H,K,N,U,Z | CME Globex 7:00 PM-7:45 AM & 8:30 AM-1:30 PM CT |
Index Futures Contracts
| Futures | Exchange | Size | Min. Fluctuation | Daily Limit | Months Traded | Floor Schedule | Screen Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAC-40 Index | €10 x Index | .5=€5.00 | 275 pts.=€2,750 | All 12 months | 8:00 AM-6:30 PM, 6:30 PM-6:00 AM | ||
| CCI | $500 x Index | .05=$25.00 | None | F,G,J,M,Q,X | 10:00 AM-2:30 PM ET | ||
| Reuters Jeffries CRB Index | $50 x Index | .1=$5.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 2:30 AM-3:15 PM CT | ||
| DAX | €25 x Index | .5=€12.50 | None | H,M,U,Z | 8:50 AM-8:00 PM CT | ||
| DJIA | $10 x Index | 1 pt.=$10.00 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 8:30 AM-3:15 PM | CME Globex 4:45 PM-4:00 PM CT | |
| mini-sized Dow ($5) | $5 x Index | 1.00=$5.00 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 4:45 PM-4:00 PM | ||
| FTSE 100 | €10 x Index | .5=€10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 8:00 AM-9:00 PM | ||
| FTSE 250 | £10 x Index | .5=£5.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 8:00 AM-5:30 PM | ||
| GSCI | $250 x Index | .05=$12.50 | None; Globex=30.00 | All 12 months | 5:00 PM-4:00 PM CT(d) | ||
| Hang Seng Index | HK$50 x Index | 1 pt.=HK$50.00 | None | All 12 months | 9:15 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-4:15 PM, 5:00 PM-11:00 PM | ||
| IBEX-35 | €10 x Index | 1 pt.=€10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 9:00 AM-8:00 PM | ||
| IBEX-35 Mini | €1 x Index | 5 pt.=€5.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 9:00 AM-8:00 PM | ||
| NASDAQ 100 | $20 x Index | .25=$5.00 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 8:30 AM-3:15 PM CT | CME Globex 3:30 PM-3:15 AM (d) | |
| NIKKEI 225 | $5 x Index | 5=$25.00 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 4:45 PM-4:00 PM CT | ||
| NIKKEI 225 | ¥1,000 x Index | ¥10=¥1,000 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 9:00 AM-3:10 PM, 4:30 PM-3:00 AM | ||
| NIKKEI 225 | ¥500 x Index | 5 pts.=¥2,500 | Pls. consult exchange | All 12 months | 4:45 PM-4:00 PM, CT | ||
| NIKKEI 300 | ¥10,000 x Index | .1 pt.=¥1,000 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 9:00 AM-3:10 PM, 4:30 PM-3:00 AM | ||
| NIKKEI 300 | ¥10,000 x Index | ¥1,000 x Index | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 9:45 AM-11:00 AM, 12:30 PM-3:10, 4:30 PM-11:30 PM | ||
| Russell 2000 | $500 x Index | .05=$25.00 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 8:30 AM-3:15 PM CT(d) | ||
| E-mini Russell 2000 | $100 x Index | .1=$10.00 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 8:00 PM-6:00 PM ET(d) | ||
| S&P 500 Index | $250 x Index | .10=$25.00 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 8:30 AM-3:15 PM | CME Globex 4:45 PM-4:00 PM | |
| E-mini S&P 500 | $50 x Index | .25=$12.50 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 4:45PM-4:00PM | ||
| S&P MidCap 400 | $500 x Index | .05=$25.00 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 8:30 AM-3:15 PM CT | CME Globex 4:45PM-4:00PM | |
| E-mini S&P MidCap 400 | $100 x Index | .1=$10.00 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 4:45PM-4:00PM | ||
| Single Stocks | 100 Shares | $.01 X 100 shares = $1 | Any calendar month up to two calendar years (typically listing two front months and next two quarterlies). | CME Globex 8:30 AM-3:00 PM | |||
| STOXX 50 | €10 x Index | 1.00=€10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:50 AM-10:00 PM | ||
| Value-Line Index | $25 x Index | .50 = $12.50 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m., 5:00p.m. - 3:15p.m. Mon-Thurs, Sun 5:00p.m. - 3:15p.m. CST |
Interest Rate Futures Contracts
| Futures | Exchange | Size | Min. Fluctuation | Daily Limit | Months Traded | Floor Schedule | Screen Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austral. Govt. Bond-10 Yr. | A$100,000 | .005%/Annum ~ A$40.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, 5:10 PM-7:00 AM | ||
| Austral Govt. Bond-3 Yr. | A$100,000 | .01%/Annum ~ A$28.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, 5:10 PM-7:00 AM | ||
| Bank Bill-90-day | A$1,000,000 | .01%/Annum ~ A$24.00 (varies with level of interest rate) | None | H,M,U,Z | 5:10 PM-7:00 PM, 8:30 PM-4:30 PM | ||
| BONO 10 | 100000 | .01=€10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 1:00 AM-10:35 PM CT | ||
| Can. Bankers Acceptance | C$1,000,000 | .005=C$12.50/contract for the 6 nearest listed contract months; 0.01=C$25.00 per contract for all other contract months | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 5:00 AM-3:00 PM CT | ||
| Can. Govt. Bond-10 Yr. | C$100,000 | .01=C$10.00 | H,M,U,Z | 5:00 AM-3:00 PM CT | |||
| Euro Bobl | €100,000 | .01=€10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 8:00 AM-8:00 PM CET | ||
| Euro Bund | 100000 | .01=€10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 8:00AM-10:00 PM CET | ||
| Eurodollar | 1,000,000 | Nearest expiring month: .0025=$6.25/contract; all other contract months: .005=$12.50/contract | None (Globex=200 pts.) | All 12 months | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM | ||
| Eurodollar | US$1,000,000 | .005=US$12.50 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:45 AM-7:00PM; 9:20PM-4:00AM(MOS) | ||
| Euro Schatz | €100,000 | .005=€5.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 8:00 AM-7:00PM | ||
| Euro Swapnotes-2 Yr. | 100,000 | .005=€5.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM GMT | ||
| Euro Swapnotes-5 Yr. | 100,000 | .01=€10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM GMT | ||
| Euro Swapnotes-10 Yr. | 100,000 | .01=€10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM GMT | ||
| Euro Yen | Quoted in terms of the IMM One-Month TIBOR index points or 100 minus the deposit rate on an annual basis over a 360 day year.One basis point = 2,500 Yen. | .005=¥1,250.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM (MOS) | ||
| Euro Yen (LBOR/TIBOR) | ¥100,000,000 | .005=¥1,250.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:40 AM-7:05 PM; 8:00PM- 10:55PM, 9:20PM-4:00AM (MOS) | ||
| HIBOR (3-mo.) | HK$5,000,000 | .01=HK$125.00 | None | Spot month, next 2 calendar months, plus the next 7 quarter months under HMUZ cycle | 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:30 PM-5:00 PM Hong Kong Time | ||
| HIBOR (1-mo.) | HK$15,000,000 | .01=HK$125.00 | None | All 12 months | 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:30 PM-5:00 PM Hong Kong Time | ||
| Japanese Govt. Bond | ¥10,000,000 | .0001=¥10,000.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:00 AM-4:00 PM | ||
| Japanese Govt. Bonds-all | ¥100,000,000 | .01=¥10,000.00 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | 8:45 AM-11:02 AM, 12:30 PM-3:02 PM, 3:30 PM-11:30PM | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM, 12:30 PM-3:00PM, 3:30 PM-6:00 PM | |
| LIBOR | 3,000,000 | .0025=$6.25 | None (Globex=200 pts.) | All 12 months | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM | ||
| Long Gilt | £100,000 | .01=£10.00 | None | H,M,U,Z | 8:00 AM-6:00 PM GMT | ||
| Short Sterling | £500,000 | .01=£12.50 | None | All 12 months | 8:00 AM-6:00 PM GMT | ||
| Two-year Swap | $100,000 | 1/4 of 1/32nd point =$7.8125/contract | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM | ||
| Five-year Swap | $100,000 | 1/2 of 1/32nd point=$15.625 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM | ||
| Ten-year Swap | $100,000 | 1/2 of 1/32nd point=$15.625 | Pls. consult exchange | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM | ||
| 30-Day Federal Funds | $5,000,000 | .005=$20.835 | None | All 12 months | CME Globex 5:01 PM-4:00 PM | ||
| U.S. T-Bills | $1,000,000 | .005=$12.50 | None (Globex 200 points) | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM | ||
| 30 Year U.S. T-Bonds | 100000 | 1/32=$31.25 | None | H,M,U,Z | 7:20 AM-2:00 PM | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM | |
| 10 Year U.S. T-Note | $1000 | 1/64=$15.625; 1/128 for intermonth spreads ($7.80125) | None | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM | ||
| U.S. T-Notes 5 Yr. | $1000 | 1/4 of 1/32=$7.8125 | None | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM | ||
| U.S. T-Notes 2 Yr. | $2000 & 1/4 of 1/32 of 1 point | 1/4 of 1/32=$15.625 | None | H,M,U,Z | CME Globex 5:00 PM-4:00 PM |
Livestock Futures Contracts
| Futures | Exchange | Size | Min. Fluctuation | Daily Limit | Months Traded | Floor Schedule | Screen Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle | 50,000 lbs. | $.00025/cwt.=$12.50 | $0.045 | F,H,J,K,Q,U,V,X | 9:05 AM-1:00 PM CT | CME Globex 9:05 AM Monday opening; 8:00 AM-4:00 PM CT; Friday 1:55 PM CT close | |
| Live Cattle | 40,000 lbs. | $.00025/cwt.=$10.00 | $0.03 | G,J,M,Q,V,Z | 9:05 AM-1:00 PM CT | CME Globex 9:05 AM Monday opening; 8:00 AM-4:00 PM CT; Friday 1:55 PM CT close | |
| Lean Hogs | 40,000 lbs. | $.00025/cwt.=$10.00 | $.03 per pound above or below previous day's settlement price; none for expiring contract in last 2 trading days | G,J,K,M,N,Q,V,Z | 9:05 AM-1:00 PM CT | CME Globex *8:30 AM-1:05 PM CT |
Metals Futures Contracts
| Futures | Exchange | Size | Min. Fluctuation | Daily Limit | Months Traded | Floor Schedule | Screen Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper-High Grade | 25,000 lbs. | .05¢/lb.=$12.50 | Pls. consult exchange | All 12 months | 8:10 AM-1:00 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00PM ET | |
| Gold | 100 oz. | 10¢/oz.=$10.00 | Pls. consult exchange | G,J,M,Q,V,Z,Serial | 8:20 AM-1:30 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00PM ET | |
| miNY Gold | 50 oz. | 25¢/oz.=$12.50 | Pls. consult exchange | All 12 months | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00PM ET | ||
| 100 oz. Gold | 100 oz. | 10¢/oz.=$10.00 | None | G,J,M,Q,V,Z,Serial | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00PM ET | ||
| Palladium | 100 oz | 5¢/oz.=$5.00 | None | H,M,U,Z,Serial | 8:30 AM-1:00 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00PM ET | |
| Platinum | 50 oz | 10¢/oz.=$5.00 | $50/oz.=$2,500 | F,J,N,V,Serial | 8:20 AM-1:05 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00PM ET | |
| Silver | 5,000 oz. | .5¢/oz.=$25.00 | $1.50/oz.=$7,500 | F,H,K,N,U,Z,Serial | 8:25 AM-1:25 PM ET | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00PM ET | |
| miNY Silver | 1,000 oz. | $.001/troy oz..=$1.00 | None | F,H,K,N,U,Z | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00PM ET | ||
| 5000 oz. Silver | 5,000 oz | $.001/oz.=$5 | None | F,H,K,N,U,Z,Serial | CME Globex 5:45 PM-5:00PM ET |
Wood & Rubber Futures Contracts
| Futures | Exchange | Size | Min. Fluctuation | Daily Limit | Months Traded | Floor Schedule | Screen Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber 110 K | 110,000 bd.ft. | 10¢/1000 bd ft=$11.00 | $10/1,000 bd ft =$1,100 | F,H,K,N,U,X | 9:00 AM-1:05 PM CT | 9:00AM-4:00PM; 5:00PM-9:00PM; 1:55PM close Friday |