Cotton Futures Contract
Cotton is one of the most important textile fibers in the world, averaging about 25% of total world fiber use. The United States is the world’s third-largest cotton producer and the leading cotton exporter, accounting for one-third of global trade in raw cotton. The U.S. cotton industry accounts for more than $21 billion in products and services annually. Investors can actively trade this commodity futures contract for both speculative and hedge purposes.
Contract Unit
50,000 pounds
Futures Contract
Symbol
CME Globex: CT
Trading Hours
ICE Futures U.S.: Sunday – Friday 8:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Chicago/Central Time (CT).
Minimum Price
Fluctuation
$0.01 = $5.00
Contract Months
March, May, July, October & December
Settlement Method
Deliverable
Price Limit / Circuit
Source: ICE Exchange
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