When do Futures Open? | Futures Market Hours
When Does The Futures Market Open?
The hours of operation for futures markets vary depending on the exchange and the type of futures contract being traded.
Here are the general hours of operation for some major futures exchanges:
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME): CME futures markets are open for trading from Sunday at 5:00 PM CT to Friday at 3:15 PM CT. The CME also has extended hours trading for certain contracts from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM CT and from 8:30 PM to 9:15 AM CT.
New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX): NYMEX futures markets are open for trading from Sunday at 6:00 PM ET to Friday at 1:00 PM ET. The NYMEX also has extended hours trading for specific contracts from 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM ET and from 6:00 PM to 5:15 PM ET.
London Metal Exchange (LME): LME futures markets are open for trading from Monday at 7:00 AM GMT to Friday at 3:00 PM GMT.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE): ICE futures markets are open for trading from Sunday at 6:00 PM ET to Friday at 5:00 PM ET.
It is important to note that these are general hours of operation and that the specific hours of operation for a particular futures contract may vary. You can find more detailed information about the hours of operation for particular futures contracts on the exchange's website or by contacting the exchange directly.
What Are Futures?
Futures are financial contracts that obligate the buyer to purchase a specific asset or the seller to sell a particular asset at a predetermined price at an exact time in the future. These contracts are standardized in terms of the type and quantity of the underlying asset, the delivery date, and the price.
Futures contracts are traded on futures exchanges, which are regulated marketplaces where buyers and sellers can buy and sell futures contracts. Market participants typically use futures contracts to hedge against price risk, speculate on price movements, or facilitate the physical delivery of an asset.
The most common types of assets that are traded as futures include commodities, such as agricultural products, energy, and metals, and financial instruments, such as currencies and interest rates. Futures contracts are used by various market participants, including producers, consumers, speculators, and financial institutions.
It is important to note that futures contracts are highly leveraged financial instruments, which means that they can result in significant losses or gains based on small changes in the price of the underlying asset. As such, trading futures carries a high level of risk and is not suitable for all investors.
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