Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT)

The world's oldest futures exchange, specializing in agricultural commodities and financial futures.

About CBOT

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), established in 1848, is the world's oldest futures and options exchange. Now part of CME Group, CBOT is renowned for its agricultural commodity futures contracts and Treasury futures.

Key Products

  • Agricultural Futures: Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Soybean Oil, Soybean Meal
  • Treasury Futures: 30-Year, 10-Year, 5-Year, 2-Year Treasury Bonds
  • Options: Options on all major futures contracts

Trading Hours

Electronic trading: Sunday 5:00 PM - Friday 4:00 PM CT (with daily maintenance break)

Market Specifications

Corn Futures

Contract Size: 5,000 bushels
Tick Size: $0.0025 per bushel ($12.50)
Contract Months: Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Dec

Wheat Futures

Contract Size: 5,000 bushels
Tick Size: $0.0025 per bushel ($12.50)
Contract Months: Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Dec

30-Year Treasury

Contract Size: $100,000 face value
Tick Size: 1/32 of a point ($31.25)
Contract Months: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec