MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), completed February 2021 with a total of 289,812 contracts traded, making it the fifth-best overall month in the history of the Exchange. Compared to February 2020, this past month saw an 11% increase in total volume. Additionally, this past month’s record numbers made it the best February in MGEX’s history.
February was also the fifth-best electronic month in history with a total of 261,837 contracts traded. At the close of market, open interest was reported at 89,559 which is 26% higher compared to this time last year.
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