About Gold
Gold futures are hedging tools for commercial producers and users of gold. They also provide global gold price discovery and opportunities for portfolio diversification. In addition, they:
- Offer ongoing trading opportunities, since gold prices respond quickly to political and economic events
- Serve as an alternative to investing in gold bullion, coins, and mining stocks
Things to know about the contracts:
- Physically delivered
- Block-trade eligible
- American-style options
- Can be traded off-exchange for clearing only through CME ClearPort
Quick Links
Contract Related
- CME ClearPort
- CME ClearPort Upgrade – Brokers
- CME ClearPort Upgrade – Traders
- Daily Bulletin
- Expiration Calendar
- Find a CME ClearPort Broker
- Fee Schedule
- Membership Overview
- Monthly Metals Review
- Open Interest Tool
- Options Expirations Procedures
- Metals Options Exercise Months
- Gold Expiry Process
Product Related
- Trade TAS
- Service Providers and Storage Fees
- Trading at Settlement for Metals Futures
- Gold as Collateral
- Warehouse & Depository Stocks
Delivery Notices
Resources
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