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Corn Futures (ZC) | Contract Overview

What are the contract specifications for Corn Futures?

Corn futures (ZC) are CME-traded contracts representing 5,000 bushels of corn, with standardized tick values, contract months, and margin requirements set by the exchange.

Corn Futures (ZC) Contract Specifications

Product:

Corn

Futures Contract Symbol:

ZC

Exchange:

CME

Contract Size:

5,000 Bushels

Trading Hours:

Sunday–Friday: 7:00 PM – 7:45 AM CT; Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 1:20 PM CT (Daily break: 1:20 PM – 7:00 PM CT

Minimum Price Fluctuation:

 $12.50 per contract ($0.0025 × 5,000 bushels)

Contract Months:

Mar (H), May (K), Jul (N), Sep (U), Dec (Z)

Settlement Method:

Deliverable

Exchange Fees:

$2.12 contract

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