Market reference update: Contract examples below may be historical. See the official exchange resources for current listings and terms.
Lead futures are standardized, exchange-traded contracts in which the contract buyer agrees to take delivery, from the seller, a specific quantity of lead (eg. 25 tonnes) at a predetermined price on a future delivery date.
Lead Futures Exchanges
You can trade Lead futures at London Metal Exchange (LME).
LME Lead futures prices are quoted in dollars and cents per metric ton and are traded in lot sizes of 25 tonnes (55116 pounds).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LME Lead | Quotes / market data Contract specifications | View margin information |
Exchange references reviewed 2026-09-12. Educational examples and exchange names elsewhere in this article may be historical.
Lead Price Chart — CFD Reference
Capital.com Lead 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.
Lead Futures Trading Basics
Consumers and producers of lead can manage lead price risk by purchasing and selling lead futures. Lead producers can employ a short hedge to lock in a selling price for the lead they produce while businesses that require lead can utilize a long hedge to secure a purchase price for the commodity they need.
Lead 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 lead price movement. Speculators buy lead futures when they believe that lead prices will go up. Conversely, they will sell lead futures when they think that lead prices will fall.
