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The KCBT wheat contract specifications tell you how the wheat options trade, not how to trade KCBT wheat options. Before you consider opening a commodity options account you should consult with a licensed commodities broker.
KCBT Wheat Options
Contract Size
One KCBT hard red winter wheat futures contract.
Tick Size
1/8 cent ($6.25 per contract).
Strike Price Intervals
Integral multiples of 10 cents per bushel.
Listing of Strikes
New strikes are listed to maintain 30 above and 30 below the at-the-money strike in increments of 10 cents.
Contract Months
Serial.
Last Trading Day
The Friday at least two (2) business days before first notice day for wheat futures.
Exercise
Any time prior to expiration by giving notice to the KCBT Clearing Corp. by 4:00 p.m., Central time, on any trading day up to and including the last trading day. Options in-the-money on the last day of trading are automatically exercised.
Expiration
Unexercised Wheat futures options shall expire at 7:00 p.m. on the last day of trading.
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