How many futures contracts can one market support

The InterContinental Exchange begins ag futures trading Sunday evening.

Compiled by staff

Published: May 11, 2012

On April 12, the InterContinental Exchange (ICE) announced that it will be offering futures and options contracts for corn, wheat, soybeans, soybean meal and soybean oil beginning Monday, May 14. All five contracts will be settled daily to the corresponding Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) prices, and final settlement will rely on cash settlement rather than physical delivery. Trading hours will be from 8 PM Sunday to 6 PM Friday, which is substantially longer than the CBOT's current 6:00 PM to 7:15 AM and 9:30 AM to 1:15 PM trading day.

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