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Options Contract Specifications

The Canadian dollar futures contract specifications tell you how the Canadian dollar futures options trade, not how to trade Canadian dollar futures options. Before you consider opening a futures account, you should consult with a licensed futures broker.

CANADIAN DOLLAR OPTIONS

Trade UnitOne Canadian dollar futures contract
Point Descriptions1 point = $.0001 per Canadian dollar = $10.00 per contract
Contract ListingFour months in the March cycle and two months not in the March cycle, plus 4 weekly expirations.
Strike Price Interval24 strikes up and down from At the money at .005 increments
Product CodeClearing
Calls/Puts=C1
Ticker Calls=CV
Ticker Puts=PV
Globex=6C
Weekly Expiration Options:
Floor
Calls=1CC/5CC
Puts=1CP/5CP
AON=LK
Globex
6C1-6C5
Trading Venue: Floor
Hours7:20 a.m.-2:00 p.m. LTD
ListedAll listed series
StrikeAll listed intervals
LimitsNo limits
Minimum FluctuationRegular0.0001=$10.00
Cab0.00005=$5.00
Special "Half Tick"0.00005=$5.00 for premium<0.0005, spreads w/net premium<0.0005, non-generic combo trades<0.0010.
Trading Venue: CME® Globex®
HoursMon/Thurs 5:00 p.m.-7:15 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Sun & Hol 5:00 p.m.-7:15 a.m SxS effective 12/18/06 Mon/Thurs 5:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Sun & Hol 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
ListedN/A
Strike24 strikes up & down, and including, the strike nearest the money.
LimitsNo limits
Minimum FluctuationRegular0.0001=$10.00
Cab0.00005=$5.00
Special "Half Tick"0.00005=$5.00 for the premium<0.0005, spreads w/net premium<0.0005, non-generic combo trades<0.0010.

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