Market reference update: Contract examples below may be historical. See the official exchange resources for current listings and terms.
Aluminum futures are standardized, exchange-traded contracts in which the contract buyer agrees to take delivery, from the seller, a specific quantity of aluminum (eg. 25 tonnes) at a predetermined price on a future delivery date.
Aluminum Futures Exchanges
You can trade Aluminum futures at London Metal Exchange (LME), New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM).
LME Aluminum futures prices are quoted in dollars and cents per metric ton and are traded in lot sizes of 25 tonnes (55116 pounds).
NYMEX Aluminum futures are traded in units of 44000 pounds (19.96 metric tons) and contract prices are quoted in dollars and cents per pound.
TOCOM Aluminum futures prices are quoted in yen per kg and are traded in lot sizes of 5000 kilograms (5 metric tons).
Official futures market resources
Use the exchange pages for current contract specifications and margin information. Quotes may be delayed or require sign-in. Margin requirements vary by position and broker.
| Exchange & futures product | Market information | Margin information |
|---|---|---|
| COMEX Aluminum (ALI) | Quotes / market data Contract specifications | View margin information |
| LME Aluminium | Quotes / market data Contract specifications | View margin information |
COMEX ALI is a different contract from the legacy NYMEX AL listing. The old TOCOM aluminum listing is not included among the current resources.
Exchange references reviewed 2026-09-12. Educational examples and exchange names elsewhere in this article may be historical.
Aluminum Price Chart — CFD Reference
Capital.com Aluminum CFD reference price. This broker CFD (contract for difference) is a market reference, not a spot price or an exchange futures contract. Prices and quoting units may differ from the contracts described in this guide. Check the widget timestamp and market status; prices may be delayed.
Aluminum Futures Trading Basics
Consumers and producers of aluminum can manage aluminum price risk by purchasing and selling aluminum futures. Aluminum producers can employ a short hedge to lock in a selling price for the aluminum they produce while businesses that require aluminum can utilize a long hedge to secure a purchase price for the commodity they need.
Aluminum futures are also traded by speculators who assume the price risk that hedgers try to avoid in return for a chance to profit from favorable aluminum price movement. Speculators buy aluminum futures when they believe that aluminum prices will go up. Conversely, they will sell aluminum futures when they think that aluminum prices will fall.
Learn More About Aluminum Futures & Options Trading
- Buying Aluminum Futures to Profit from a Rise in Aluminum Prices
- Selling Aluminum Futures to Profit from a Fall in Aluminum Prices
- Aluminum Options Basics
- Aluminum Call Option Trading Basics
- Aluminum Put Option Trading Basics
- Hedging Against Rising Aluminum Prices with Aluminum Futures
- Hedging Against Falling Aluminum Prices with Aluminum Futures
