Trader Resources

Essential reference tools for active futures traders — an interactive economic calendar, last trade dates for every major contract, and complete contract specifications. All in one place.

Futures Calendar → Last Trade Dates → First Notice Dates → Contract Specs → Symbol Guide → Holiday Schedule →

Why These Resources Matter

Futures markets move on information and deadlines. Knowing when the Fed announces an interest rate decision, when crude oil expires, when the jobs report drops, or what the tick value is on a contract you've never traded before — this is the edge that separates prepared traders from reactive ones. We've compiled the tools you need to stay ahead, from a complete 2026 economic calendar to last trade dates and full contract specifications.

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Futures Calendar

Interactive monthly calendar of all major futures market events — government reports, FOMC meetings, USDA releases, and trading holidays. Color-coded by category.

USDA Crop & Supply Reports
CPI, PPI, GDP, Unemployment
FOMC Meeting Dates
EIA Weekly Energy Reports
COT & Baker Hughes Rig Count
Trading Holidays Highlighted

View Calendar →

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Futures Last Trade Dates

2026 last trade dates for all major futures contracts. Know exactly when your contract stops trading.

Crude Oil, Natural Gas, RBOB
Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Oats
Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
E-Mini S&P, Dow, NASDAQ
Live Cattle, Feeder Cattle, Hogs
Currencies & Interest Rates

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Futures First Notice Dates

2026 First Notice Days for physically-settled futures. Close positions before this date to avoid mandatory delivery obligations on metals, grains, energies, and other physical contracts.

Energies (Crude, Nat Gas, RBOB)
Metals (Gold, Silver, Copper, PGM)
Grains & Oilseeds
Softs (Cocoa, Coffee, Cotton, Sugar)
Live Cattle & Treasuries
Cash-Settled Contracts Excluded

View First Notice Dates →

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Contract Specifications

Contract size, trading hours, minimum tick, daily limits, and options months for all major CME futures contracts.

Contract size & tick value
Trading hours (electronic & pit)
Daily price limits
Options contract months
Cryptos, FX, Energies, Grains & more

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Futures Symbol Guide

Decode any futures contract symbol. Month codes, year conventions, and how the major data feeds (Rithmic, CQG, Firetip, Sierra Chart Teton) format the same contract.

Month Code Reference (F-Z)
1-Digit vs 2-Digit Year Codes
Symbol Format by Data Feed
Platform → Feed Lookup
Common Contract Examples
Anatomy of a Symbol (ESM26)

View Symbol Guide →

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Holiday Schedule

CME Group and ICE Futures U.S. holiday trading schedule for 2026 — full closures, early close days, and modified hours by product class.

3 Full Market Closures (CME)
10 Modified-Hours Days
Early Close Times by Product
ICE Futures U.S. Schedule
Special: NFP on Good Friday
Times in Central (CME) & Eastern (ICE)

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