MGEX Records Best March Volume Ever

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), has concluded the best March in its history, totaling 202,500 contracts traded during the month. Total volume for the month surpassed the record set in 2014 by 19 percent and now stands as the 21st-best in Exchange history.

Electronic volume finished at 18th-best all-time and set a new March record, coming in at 179,383 contracts traded. Additionally, a daily top 15 record was set on March 31, with 17,433 contracts traded making it the 14th-best day.

Open interest following Friday’s activity was 76,097, which is three percent higher than this time last year.