We’re pleased to announce that Chicago Board of Trade commodity futures are now available for trading on the optionsXpress platform. Products include corn, wheat, soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil, oats, and rough rice.
These are agricultural products, so demand and growing conditions (weather, insects, disease) are key price determinants. June, July, and August are “make or break” months for many of these crops, so the markets are trading actively right now. Global exchange rates, geopolitical events in producing and consuming nations, and factors like tariffs can impact prices too.
While futures trading isn’t for the faint of heart, any investor seeking greater leverage, exposure to commodities, portfolio diversification, or higher-risk / higher-reward trading opportunities should give these products a closer look. CBOT grain futures trade electronically and extended trading hours allow you to trade whenever it’s convenient for you or whenever trading opportunities arise – day or night.
Look for more commodity and financial futures to be listed on the optionsXpress platform in the days and weeks ahead. NYBOT softs, NYMEX energies, and COMEX metals are coming soon.
Learn more about futures trading at optionsXpress.
Dan O'Neil
Executive Vice President, Futures
optionsXpress
Futures involve substantial risk and are not appropriate for all investors. Please read Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options prior to applying for an account.
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