Corn Futures – CBOT
Corn price for the CBOT benchmark contract, traded on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Corn futures traded on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) are the world's leading benchmark for corn prices, widely used as a reference by farmers, processors and commodity traders.
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What is the price of corn?
The price quoted here corresponds to the futures contract traded on the CBOT in Chicago, expressed in cents per bushel. It is the most widely followed global benchmark for this grain.
How do I invest in corn?
Individual investors most often gain exposure through an ETF or ETC tracking its price, through CFDs or futures for experienced traders (leveraged, higher-risk products), or indirectly by buying shares of agribusiness companies.
What drives the price of corn?
Weather across the US Corn Belt during the growing season, demand tied to ethanol production, and the monthly USDA WASDE reports on expected stocks and yields are the main factors watched by markets.
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