For example, one corn futures contract represents 5,000 bushels of a certain type and quality of corn. Traders can calculate contract value by multiplying the size of the contract by the current ...

For example, while agriculture futures trade Sunday to Friday from 19:00 to 07:45 and 08:30 to 13:20 (CT), trading on cattle futures contracts is between 08:30 to 13:05 (CT).

Here are some examples of agricultural futures contracts available for trade: Corn futures: These futures contracts are based on the price of corn, and the contract size is 5,000 bushels.

For example, gold futures trade in contracts for 100 troy ounces. So, if gold is trading for about $2,000 per ounce, each futures contract is $200,000 in value.

Example of a futures contract. Say you want to buy US Crude – currently trading at $50. To hedge against the price rising, you opt to buy a July WTI futures at $50. At the time of expiry, the price ...

For example, a crude oil futures contract on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is for 1,000 barrels of oil. At $75 per barrel, the notional value of the contract is $75,000.

For example, futures contracts for gold are denominated in 100 troy ounces but wheat contracts are 5,000 bushels. Traded on ...

By choosing a futures contract with an expiration that matches their expected need date, hedgers can create a more effective and accurate hedge. Example: A Forward Hedge in the Corn Market ...

As an example, let's say a gold futures contract is trading at slightly different prices on two exchanges – say $1,500 on one and $1,505 on another.

As an example, let's say an investor predicts that the price of crude oil will rise due to an anticipated production cut.