Live Cattle

Futures and Options
Globex Code
LEJ5
Last
197.625
Change
-0.050 (-0.03%)
Volume
23,754
Last Updated20 Jan 2025 03:02:39 AM CT.
Market data is delayed by at least 10 minutes

Manage the risk inherent in cattle production and processing with Live Cattle futures and options. Facilitate price discovery and manage price risk related to the purchase or sale of cattle. Benefit from arbitrage and spread opportunities with other commodities such as grains.

Latest Agricultural news
Loading...

Explore this product in depth

Review contract highlights

Contract Unit

40,000 pounds (~18 metric tons)

Price Quotation

U.S. cents per pound

Product Code

CME Globex: LE
CME ClearPort:  48
Clearing:  48

TAS: LET

Trading Hours

CME Globex:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. CT
TAS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. …

Date
Future VolumeOptions Volume

Track forward-looking risk expectations on Live Cattle with the CME Group Volatility Index (CVOLTM), a robust measure of 30-day implied volatility derived from deeply liquid options on Live Cattle futures.

CODE:
LEVL
CVOL:
13.9619
CHANGE:
+0.2318
Last Updated17 Jan 2025 12:59:45 PM CT
Products

Trade the world’s benchmark commodities

Get cost-efficient access to the opportunities of commodities markets with the world's benchmark products and precise, real-time prices – all in one place.

View the latest insights on trends in the Agriculture market.

Courses

Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration 4:15
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time 4:15
 
1x

Take self-guided courses on Live Cattle futures and options products.

If you're new to futures, the courses below can help you quickly understand the Live Cattle market and start trading.

11 modules
Understanding Livestock Markets
Launch course

Contact an Agricultural expert

Connect with a member of our expert Agricultural team for more information about our products.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. The company is comprised of four Designated Contract Markets (DCMs). 
Further information on each exchange's rules and product listings can be found by clicking on the links to CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX.

© 2025 CME Group Inc. All rights reserved.