CME Direct, our proprietary trading platform, allows you to directly access CME Group markets. Work with an independent software vendor (ISV) that can supply market data, hosting, and connectivity services from the CME Group. For both production and test environments, connect directly to our API.
Can I buy CME futures?
Equity Indexes, Interest Rate Products, Agricultural Commodities, Foreign Exchange, Metals, and Energy are just few of the markets where CME Group sells futures contracts.
Individuals can trade on the CME.
Individual membership allows you to swap specific products for lower prices and fees. Memberships are available for purchase, sale, and lease. Depending on the items you want to trade, you can apply for and hold membership at CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, or all exchanges.
Why are futures preferable to options?
- Futures and options are common derivatives contracts used by hedgers and speculators on a wide range of underlying securities.
- Futures have various advantages over options, including being easier to comprehend and value, allowing for wider margin use, and being more liquid.
- Even yet, futures are more complicated than the underlying assets they track. Before you trade futures, be sure you’re aware of all the hazards.
Is CME Direct a free service?
CME Direct is a low-cost, one-stop trading service for futures, options, and block transactions across all six major asset classes that is used by both institutional and retail traders.
Is CME a stock exchange?
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