Cotton (CT) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Cotton (CT) Futures?

Cotton Futures (CT) provide traders with exposure to the global cotton market. These contracts allow for speculation on cotton price movements, hedging for producers and textile manufacturers, or diversification within commodity portfolios.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 50,000 pounds

Example: This contract size allows traders to gain exposure to softs with controlled leverage and risk.

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 0.01 cents per pound
  • Tick Value: $5.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $500.00 per cent

These specifications make Cotton (CT) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to softs markets.

Trading Hours

Cotton (CT) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.

  • Trading Hours: Sunday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 2:20 PM the following day
  • Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET)

Trading Symbol

Platform Symbol: CT

Margins

To trade Cotton (CT) Futures, you'll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details.

Why Trade Cotton (CT) Futures?

  • Exposure to the world's most important natural fiber
  • Effective hedging tool for textile industry participants
  • Responds to agricultural conditions and global economic trends
  • Seasonal trading opportunities based on planting and harvest
  • Reflects trends in global apparel and manufacturing sectors

Position Sizing for Cotton (CT) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Cotton (CT) Futures. Use our position size calculator to determine the optimal number of contracts based on your risk tolerance and account size.

Position Size Calculator Example

For Cotton (CT) Futures (CT):

  • Tick Size: 0.01 cents per pound
  • Tick Value: $5.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $500.00 per cent

If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 500.00 per cent = $5000

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $5000 = 0 contracts