CME Group announced it will launch a suite of micro grain and oilseed futures contracts on February 24, 2025, pending regulatory review. These new contracts will be cash-settled and one-tenth the size of the company's benchmark Corn, Wheat, Soybean, Soybean Oil, and Soybean Meal futures. This initiative aims to provide additional flexibility for market participants.
John Ricci, Managing Director and Global Head of Agriculture at CME Group, stated that these smaller-sized contracts will allow for greater precision in managing agricultural portfolios. The lower capital requirements of micro futures make them more accessible to a broader spectrum of market participants, including active traders and retail investors. This expands market opportunities.
The launch is supported by partners like Interactive Brokers and Saxo, who recognize the value of these products in enabling clients to diversify portfolios more effectively. Micro Corn, Wheat, Soybean, Soybean Oil, and Soybean Meal futures will be listed by and subject to the rules of CBOT. This strategic expansion reinforces CME Group's leadership in global agriculture markets.
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