Physically delivered Lead futures contract (LED) is designed to meet the needs of the evolving lead marketplace and builds on the long history of our benchmark physically delivered futures contracts. Designed with input from the industry, this contract will offer a sustainable, liquid, and cost-competitive vehicle to manage price risk for the whole lead value chain.

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Features and benefits

Price transparency

True price and spread transparency across the futures’ curve, with daily mark-to-market positions.

Greater accessibility

Accessible on CME Globex and for submission for clearing through CME ClearPort.

Better security

Security through centralized clearing, guaranteed counterparty credit and segregation of customer funds through CME Clearing.

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Last Updated01 Apr 2025 10:38:17 AM CT.
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