CME Group 1-Ounce Gold (1OZ) Futures Now Available

CME Group's new 1-Ounce Gold (1OZ) futures contract is now available for live trading, offering retail traders a more accessible entry point to the gold market.

Key Contract Specifications:

• Contract size: 1 troy ounce (1/100 of GC, 1/10 of MGC)
• Tick size: $0.25 per 0.25 move
• Cash-settled to 100oz Gold futures
• Margin: Approximately $150 at current gold prices (~$3,400/oz)
• Contract months: February, April, June, August, October, December
• Exchange: COMEX via Globex

Why This Matters:
This is a significant development for retail traders who found even Micro Gold (MGC) too capital-intensive. At roughly $150 margin for exposure to $3,400 in gold, the 1OZ contract dramatically lowers the barrier to entry.

The contract is cash-settled to the 100 troy ounce Gold futures (GC), eliminating delivery concerns entirely. For active traders, this provides a practical way to participate in gold price movements without the capital requirements of full or Micro contracts.

With Micro Gold already hitting record average daily volume of 105,000 contracts this year, CME is clearly responding to strong retail demand for smaller-sized precious metals products.

Trading Considerations:

• The small tick value ($0.25) means position sizing needs careful attention
• Liquidity may initially be thinner than established gold contracts
• Ideal for learning gold futures dynamics with minimal capital at risk
• Cash settlement simplifies expiration management

Source: CME Group FAQ | AMP Futures Announcement

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