On this Sunday, November 24  (trade date Monday, November 25), there will be a CME Direct software upgrade.

The software release includes:

  • Futures Strategy Enhancements 
    • Add Strategy button on the futures grid will launch our strategy builder, for an easier way to add strategies or instruments to your futures grid.
    • Find Strategy button on the futures grid allows users to search through strategies on Globex to RFQ or Watch.
  • New optional preference for Vertical Trader to revert back to default quantity after placing orders.
  • General software fixes and improvements.

The CME Direct team recommends you save a copy of your workspace prior to the system upgrade. To save a workspace, navigate to: Menu > Export Window Layout.

If you receive an error message, use the following links:

Please contact the Global Command Center (GCC) with any questions in the US at + 1 800 438 8616, in Europe at +44 20 7623 4747 or in Asia at +65 6532 5010.

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