Effective Friday, December 12, 2008, a new listing cycle for Lean Hogs futures will
be implemented beginning with listings made after the expiration of the December 2008
contracts. This is a permanent change to the cycle and not a one-time change.
The new listing cycle will be:
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Futures expiration
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Futures to be added
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Total Futures Months
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Dec 2008
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May 2010 and June 2010
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12
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Feb 2009
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July 2010
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12
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April 2009
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Aug 2010
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12
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May 2009
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Oct 2010
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12
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June 2009
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Dec 2010
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12
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July 2009
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No new month added
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11
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Aug 2009
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Feb 2011
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11
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Oct 2009
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April 2011
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11
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Dec 2009
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May 2011 and June 2011
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12
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Cycle is repeated
for later months
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Cycle is repeated
for later months
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The options listing cycle will remain as a total of 8 contract months.
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