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Corn

About Corn

CBOT Corn futures (ZC) are a benchmark for the global grain market. Corn is the world's most widely produced cereal grain with uses spanning food, animal feed, and ethanol production. Prices are driven by planting reports, weather patterns, USDA crop reports, and ethanol mandate policies.

Corn Price Chart

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Contract Specifications

Contract Size: 5,000 bushels of corn
Tick Size / Value: $0.0025/bushel = $12.50 per tick
Exchange: CBOT (CME Group)

Trading Hours

Sun 19:00 – Fri 14:20 CT. Day session 08:30–13:20 CT. Electronic session (Globex) more limited.

Margin Notes

Day trading margins ~$500–$1,000. Exchange maintenance margin ~$1,500–$2,000.

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