MGEX April Volume Is 19th-Best In History

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), has concluded the month of April with a total volume of 211,184, making it the 19th-best volume in MGEX history.   

This is the 4th-consecutive year the Exchange has reported a total volume greater than 200,000 during the month of April. Additionally, total options volume saw high numbers, concluding the month at 4,320.   

Electronic volume finished at 18th-best all-time, coming in at 180,725 contracts traded. This marks the 4th-consecutive electronic volume record set this year, including the 5thbest month occurring in January with a total of 218,764.   

Total volume for the year now stands at 899,306, which is 18 percent higher than at this time last year. Open interest following Friday’s activity was 65,527.