What Are Corn Futures?
Corn Futures (ZC) are futures contracts based on the price of corn, a key agricultural commodity. These contracts are widely used by farmers, traders, and investors to hedge against price fluctuations in the corn market or speculate on changes in supply and demand dynamics. The ZC contract is highly liquid and plays a crucial role in global agriculture and food markets.
Contract Size
- Contract Size: 5,000 bushels of corn.
Trading Hours
- Sunday – Friday: 7:00 PM to 7:45 AM CT
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM to 1:20 PM CT
- Time Zone: Central Time (CT).
Tick Value and Increment
- Tick Size: $0.0025 per bushel.
- Tick Value: $12.50 per tick.
- Minimum Price Fluctuation: $0.0025 per bushel.
This makes Corn Futures an excellent choice for traders seeking liquidity, leverage, and exposure to agricultural markets.
Trading Symbol
- Platform Symbol: ZC
Margins
To trade Corn Futures, you’ll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check out Ironbeam’s Margins Page for the latest margin rates and details.
Why Trade Corn Futures?
- Liquidity: High liquidity ensures tight spreads and efficient execution.
- Hedging Opportunities: Used by farmers and agricultural companies to hedge against price fluctuations.
- Global Influence: Corn prices are closely tied to weather patterns, global demand, and supply chain factors, making it a key commodity in agriculture.
- Diversification: Add exposure to agricultural markets to complement equity or energy investments.
- Price Discovery: Futures markets play a key role in determining the fair price for corn.
Start Trading ZC with Ironbeam
Ironbeam provides a robust trading platform and API to help you access Corn Futures with ease. Trade confidently with free real-time Level 2 market data and personal broker support.
DISCLAIMER: There is a substantial risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options products. Losses in excess of your initial investment may occur. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Please contact your account representative with concerns or questions.