MGEX: September 2013 Volume Up Over 50 Percent From September 2012

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), today announced September 2013 volume up 55 percent from September 2012. Total Exchange volume was reported at 135,876 contracts traded. Total Exchange open interest was reported at 52,885 contracts, a 13 percent increase from September 2012. September 2013 also makes the record monthly electronic volume top 25 with 105,963 electronic contracts traded.

The Hard Red Spring Wheat (HRSW) contract accounted for 135,723 contracts traded; 133,134 futures contracts and 2,589 options contracts. Month end open interest came in at 52,586 contracts, a 44.6 percent increase from August 2013.

The Apple Juice Concentrate (AJC) contract accounted for 153 contracts traded; 13 futures contracts and 140 options contracts. Open interest was reported at 299 contracts.

More information on MGEX volume and open interest can be found at www.mgex.com.