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CME Group to offer 10-barrel crude contract after Iran war draws retail traders
The exchange will introduce a smaller contract size following increased retail trading activity in crude oil futures. The change comes after the Iran conflict prompted more individual investors to place bets on oil prices.
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CME Group plans to launch a 10-barrel crude oil futures contract to accommodate retail traders who entered the market after the Iran war began. The smaller contract size will allow individual investors to trade with lower capital requirements than the standard 1,000-barrel contract.
Background on trading surge Retail participation in crude oil futures increased after the Iran conflict started, according to exchange data. The new contract is scheduled to begin trading in the coming weeks.
Contract details The 10-barrel contract will use the same settlement procedures as the existing benchmark contract. Traders will be able to take positions in both contract sizes once the smaller version is available.
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