Aluminum

Futures and Options
Globex Code
ALIK5
Last
2664.00
Change
+27.00 (+1.02%)
Volume
5,756
Last Updated18 Feb 2025 04:40:48 PM CT.
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Conduct business in a safe, fair and transparent market environment with CME Group’s suite of complementary Aluminum products. CME Group offers the global price discovery and transparency you need to manage the risk of production and supply trends in the world’s metals markets.

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Features and benefits

Price hedging

Manage exposure with choice of global benchmark contract, regional-specific offerings, and duty-paid contracts.

Structure

Increase efficiency and ease-of-use with our straightforward, simple monthly futures contracts.

24-hour market access

Modify positions with seamless, 24-hour access via CME Globex and CME ClearPort electronic platforms.

Secure clearing

Enjoy the security of guaranteed, centralized counterparty credit to minimize credit default risk.

Versatility of options

Enjoy expanded choice with the introduction of Aluminum options, a flexible alternative for managing price risk.

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Aluminum options

Enhance risk management capabilities with new American-style options on Aluminum futures, the physically delivered futures contract with global warehouses in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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Review contract highlights

  • Contract Unit
    25 metric tons
  • Price Quotation
    U.S. dollars and cents per metric ton
  • Product Code
    CME Globex: ALI
    CME ClearPort: ALI
    Clearing: ALI
  • Trading Hours
    Sunday - Friday 5:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT with a 60-minute break each day beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Last Updated18 Feb 2025 04:40:47 PM CT.
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Aluminum options FAQ

What is the contract symbol for the Aluminum option contract?

The contract symbol is AX (the benchmark Aluminum futures contract is ALI).


When does trading terminate for Aluminum options?

Trading terminates on the 4th last business day of the month prior to the contract month.


Is the Aluminum option contract block-eligible?

Yes, the Aluminum option contract is available for block trading and clearing via CME ClearPort.  Block minimum thresholds can be found here.


Into which futures contract does the Aluminum option contract month exercise?

The Aluminum option contract months exercise into the Aluminum futures contract based on the schedule indicated in the following table:

OPTION CONTRACT MONTH EXERCISE INTO UNDERLYING FUTURES
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Feb Apr
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Where can I trade the Aluminum option contract?

Trading takes place on COMEX via CME Globex and block trading and submission for clearing take place through CME ClearPort.


CME Direct trading grid

If you are already a CME Direct user, you can easily download and apply the CME Direct grid for Aluminum futures.

  1. Right click on the links to each file.
  2. Save the file as an .XML on your computer.
  3. In CME Direct, select import view in the main menu.
  4. Import the grid into CME Direct.

See how traders are using Aluminum futures

Learn how other market participants use Aluminum futures to manage event risk and reduce portfolio volatility.

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Learn about Aluminum contract basics and safeguards

Get an overview of Aluminum contracts, how our contracts work, and understand the safeguards to maintain orderly markets at CME Group.

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Take self-guided courses on Aluminum products.

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