Feeder Cattle Futures (GF) provide traders with exposure to the young cattle market before they enter feedlots. These contracts allow for speculation on feeder cattle prices, hedging for ranchers and feedlot operators, or trading the cattle crush spread.
Contract Size: 50,000 pounds
Example: This contract size allows traders to gain exposure to meats with controlled leverage and risk.
These specifications make Feeder Cattle (GF) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to meats markets.
Feeder Cattle (GF) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.
Platform Symbol: GF
To trade Feeder Cattle (GF) Futures, you'll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details.
Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Feeder Cattle (GF) Futures. Use our position size calculator to determine the optimal number of contracts based on your risk tolerance and account size.
For Feeder Cattle (GF) Futures (GF):
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