CBOT: Two Record Days For The Mini-Sized Dow

On the heels of a record volume and open interest day the mini-sized Dow^SM set a volume record for a second straight day trading 44,615 on March 13. The overall Dow complex also set a record trading 89,424 contracts, topping the previous record of 84,024.

The impressive 18% monthly growth rate of the electronically traded mini-sized Dow reflects the value investors find in the ability to capture moves in the market using the CBOT's mini-sized Dow with its low margin requirements, fast fills and tight markets.