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Options Contract Specifications

The Swiss franc contract specifications tell you how the Swiss franc options trade, not how to trade Swiss franc options. Before you consider opening a currency options account, you should consult with a licensed currencies broker.

SWISS FRANC OPTIONS

Trade UnitOne Swiss franc futures contract
Point Descriptions1 point = $.0001 per Swiss franc = $12.50 per contract
Contract ListingFour options in the March cycle, two months not in the March cycle (serial options), plus 4 Weekly Expiration Options.
Strike Price IntervalN/A
Product CodeClearing=E1
Ticker Calls=CF
Ticker Puts=PF
Globex=6S
Weekly Expiration Options:
Floor
Calls=1SC/5SC
Puts=1SP/5SP
AON=LS
Globex
6S1-6S5
Trading Venue: Floor
Hours7:20 a.m.-2:00 p.m. LTD
ListedAll listed options
StrikeAll listed intervals
LimitsNo limits
Minimum FluctuationRegular0.0001=$12.50
Cab0.00005=$6.25
Special "Half Tick"0.00005=$6.25 for premium<0.0005, spreads w/net premium<0.0005, non-generic combo trades with total premium<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 3:00 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.
ListedAll listed series
Strike4 strikes up & down, and including, the strike nearest the money.
LimitsNo limits
Minimum FluctuationRegular0.0001=$12.50
Cab0.00005=$6.25
Special "Half Tick"0.00005=$6.25 for premium<0.0005, spreads w/net premium<0.0005, non-generic combo trades with total premium<0.0010.

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