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This market is based on the longest maturity bond issued by the US Treasury. It is often viewed as a way to speculate in or hedge against future interest rate changes and is valued globally as a market to use when trying to manage risk of the same. From their debut in the 1970s on the CBOT, Treasury bond futures have become a popular and liquid market.

Contract Size:

One U.S. Treasury bond having a face value at maturity of $100,000.

Price Quote & Tick Size

Points ($1,000) and halves of 1/32 of a point. For example, 134-16 represents 134 16/32 and 134-165 represents 134 16.5/32. Par is on the basis of 100 points; minimum tick size is One-half of one thirty-second (1/32) of one point ($15.625, rounded up to the nearest cent per contract), except for intermonth spreads, where the minimum price fluctuation shall be one-quarter of one thirty-second of one point ($7.8125 per contract).

Contract Months:

March, June, September, December

Trading Specs

Trades open outcry and Globex (electronic) per the following schedule:
Electronic: SUN - FRI: 5:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Open Auction: MON - FRI: 7:20 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Daily Price Limit

None as of publishing date, but it is wise to consult exchange.



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