What are corn futures?

Profit from or hedge against price movements in the United States' most widely grown crop. Corn futures are the most liquid and active market in grains, with 350,000 contracts traded per day. Latest Agricultural news QuikStrike tools Open Interest Profile Tool Commitment of Traders Interactive Expiration Calendar

Why should you trade corn futures at Schwab?

At Schwab, you also get access to advanced trading platforms and education, where you can take advantage of market research, real-time corn futures quotes, and other specialized tools. Why trade corn futures?

What is the new price limit for corn futures?

The resulting number, rounded to the nearest 5 cents per bushel, or 20 cents per bushel, whichever is higher, will be the new initial price limit for Corn futures and will become effective on the first trading day in November and will remain in effect through the last trading day in next April.

When are corn futures traded on Globex ®?

Corn futures are traded electronically on the Globex ® platform from 8:00 p.m. U.S. ET to 2:20 p.m. U.S. ET on the following day. Please note that there is a maintenance period from 8:45 a.m. U.S. ET until 9:30 a.m. U.S. ET during which trading is halted. Principal trading months for corn futures include March, May, July, September, and December.