2018 Recorded As Best April In MGEX History

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), announces an impressive 272,068 contracts recorded for April of 2018. This number topples over the previous reigning April by 24% while also breaking into the top five overall monthly volume charts coming in at fifth-best in MGEX history.  

Total electronic volume for the month came in at fifth-best overall with 243,130 contracts while total open interest remained steady at 61,512 contracts.  

In the midst of these records, MGEX also hosted the best April for options since 2001 with 7,400 contracts. With April typically boasting high numbers, these achievements are all well noted by the Exchange.  

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