From the plantation to the cup, coffee can be an important part of a country’s agricultural output – as well as a kick-start to the consumer’s morning. Whether the beans are destined for an intimate coffee house or a bulk instant coffee, the right mix of growing, drying, and roasting will fill the needs of caffeine lovers across the globe. The following contract specifications will refer to the Coffee “C” (Arabica) futures contract traded on the Intercontinental Exchange.
Contract Size: 37,500 pounds
Price Quote & Tick Size: Cents and hundredths of a cent per pound; minimum fluctuation is 5/100ths ($.0005) of a cent per pound or $18.75 per contract.
Contract Months: March, May, July, September, December
Trading Specs: Futures trade electronically on the InterContinental Exchange 0330 – 1400 ET. Options trade on the floor 0800 – 1330 ET.
Daily Price Limit: Currently none, but you should always consult the exchange.
Trading Symbols: KC