Market reference update: Contract examples below may be historical. See the official exchange resources for current listings and terms.
Oats futures are standardized, exchange-traded contracts in which the contract buyer agrees to take delivery, from the seller, a specific quantity of oats (eg. 5000 bushels) at a predetermined price on a future delivery date.
Oats Futures Exchanges
You can trade Oats futures at Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).
CBOT Oats futures prices are quoted in dollars and cents per bushel and are traded in lot sizes of 5000 bushels (86 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBOT Oats | 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.
Oats Price Chart — CFD Reference
Capital.com Oats 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.
Oats Futures Trading Basics
Consumers and producers of oats can manage oats price risk by purchasing and selling oats futures. Oats producers can employ a short hedge to lock in a selling price for the oats they produce while businesses that require oats can utilize a long hedge to secure a purchase price for the commodity they need.
Oats 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 oats price movement. Speculators buy oats futures when they believe that oats prices will go up. Conversely, they will sell oats futures when they think that oats prices will fall.
