Hard Red Spring Wheat

The flagship contract of MGEX, hard red spring wheat, has traded continuously since its inception. Hard red spring wheat futures are traded exclusively electronically on the CME Globex® Platform.

Hard red spring wheat is one of the highest protein wheats grown and is sought by millers because of its high quality. It is found in bagels, high quality breads and cereals.

Spring Wheat Data, Quotes, Charts, Basis

• Delayed Quotes & Charts
• Historical Data Download
• North American HRSW Cash, Nearby and Basis (14%,15% proteins), 1991 - Present*
• North American HRSW Basis (13%, 14%, 15% proteins), 1985 - Present*
• HRSW White Paper

          *updated monthly

Contract and Trading Information

• MGEX Hedge Exemption Form
• Wheat Spread Functionality
• Contract Specifications
• Margin Requirements
• Ticker Symbols and Trading Hours
• Trading and Clearing Fees
• Hard Red Spring Wheat Brochure
• Electronic Trading Information
• EFRP FAQ
• Trading Calendars and Exchange Holidays
• Spring Wheat Delivery Rulebook Interpretation
• Regular Elevators
• Delivery Assignment Process
• Cash Markets

Calendar Spread Options (CSOs)

• Launched February 1, 2015 (for trade date Feb. 2)
• Contract Specifications
• Regulations, Chapter 57
• CSO FIXFAST Codes
• HRSW CSO Settlement Instructions
• HRSW CSO Settlement Form

Hard Red Spring Wheat Options

• Spring Wheat Options Settlement Instructions
• HRSW Options Settlement Form
• Trading E-Options at MGEX

Information on the Canadian Marketplace

• Market Information
• News and Information
• MGEX Resources