Coffee (KC) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Coffee (KC) Futures?

Coffee Futures (KC) provide traders with exposure to the global coffee market. These contracts allow for speculation on coffee price movements, hedging for producers and consumers, or diversification within commodity portfolios.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 37,500 pounds

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

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 0.05 cents per pound
  • Tick Value: $18.75 per tick
  • Point Value: $375.00 per cent

These specifications make Coffee (KC) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to softs markets.

Trading Hours

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

  • Trading Hours: Sunday to Friday, 5:15 PM to 1:30 PM the following day
  • Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET)

Trading Symbol

Platform Symbol: KC

Margins

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

Why Trade Coffee (KC) Futures?

  • Exposure to one of the world's most consumed beverages
  • Highly responsive to weather events in major producing regions
  • Effective hedging tool for coffee roasters and distributors
  • Distinct seasonal patterns tied to harvest cycles
  • Volatility creates trading opportunities for speculators

Position Sizing for Coffee (KC) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Coffee (KC) 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 Coffee (KC) Futures (KC):

  • Tick Size: 0.05 cents per pound
  • Tick Value: $18.75 per tick
  • Point Value: $375.00 per cent

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

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 375.00 per cent = $3750

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $3750 = 0 contracts