MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), reports yesterday’s trade volume placing in the record books. Total volume came in at 15,898 contracts traded, number 23 on the daily Exchange volume records. Total electronic volume came in at 14,843 contracts traded, number 12 on the daily electronic volume records.
One trade day remains in April, with total monthly volume of 202,716 already surpassing the previous April volume record set in 2007. The total electronic volume for April, currently 174,716, has also surpassed its record set back in 2011.
Open interest after Tuesday’s trade date came in at 76,658 open contracts.
More information on MGEX volume and open interest can be found at www.mgex.com.