Lean Hog Futures and Options Market Trading

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Hogs are typically bred twice a year in order to provide a steady flow of production. The gestation period for hogs is 3 1/2 months and the average litter size is 9 piglets. They are usually weaned by 3-4 weeks of age and then fed grains such as oats, corn and wheat to fatten them. Pigs typically gain 3.1 pounds per pound of feed and are often ready for slaughter at 6 months of age. Hogs are usually ready for slaughter at about 254 pounds and yield a dressed carcass weight of around 190 pounds which yields about 89 pounds of lean meat.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Lean Hogs futures and lean hog options contracts have undergone considerable improvements. Effective with the February 1997 contract, new and improved specifications, including a new name -Lean Hogs- instead of live hogs make this contract even a more viable hedging tool for pork producers and packers throughout the U.S. Learn More >>>

Lean Hog Futures and Options Quick Facts

40,000 pound contract size
one cent move equals $400
trades all months but Jan., March, Sep., Nov.

Fundamental analysis of the lean hog market

Top Producers 2010-2011

China (produces about 49% of world supply)
European Union
United States

Other fundamental factors affecting lean hog prices

feed costs
weather
disease

The new cash settlement feature also makes this a viable hedging tool for international producers and pork importers/exporters.

Lean Hog Futures and Lean Hog Options
Contract Specifications

Trading Unit
Lean Hog Futures: 40,000 pounds of lean value hog carcasses
Lean Hog Options: One Lean Hogs Futures Contract

Trading Hours
Lean Hog Futures: 9:05 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. LTD (12:00pm) Central Time
Lean Hog Options: 9:05 a.m. To 1:00 p.m. LTD (12:00pm) Central Time

Trading Months
Lean Hog Futures: Feb., April, May, June, July, Aug., Oct., Dec.

Point Description
Lean Hog Futures and Options: 1 point = $.0001 per hundred pounds = $4.00

Contract Listings
Lean Hog Futures: Nine months of February, April, June, July, August, October, and December. Effective 6/4/01, May is eligible.
Lean Hog Options: Eight months of February, April, June, July, August, October, December, and Flex Options. Effective 6/04/01, May is eligible.

Limits
Lean Hog Futures: $0.02/lb, 200 points, $800 see Rule 1602 D

Minimum Price Fluctuation
Lean Hog Futures: 0.00025 = $10.00
Lean Hog Options: 0.00025 = $10.00 Regular, 0.000125 = $5.00 Cab

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