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You're interested in learning more about the New York Commodity Exchange (COMEX)!

The New York Commodity Exchange, commonly referred to as COMEX, is a division of the CME Group, one of the largest financial exchanges in the world. COMEX is a global marketplace for trading futures and options contracts on various commodities, including:

  1. Metals: Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminum, and Zinc
  2. Energy: Crude Oil, RBOB Gasoline, Heating Oil, and Natural Gas
  3. Agricultural: Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Coffee, and Sugar

Here are some key facts about COMEX:

  1. History: COMEX was founded in 1933 as a separate exchange from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). It merged with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in 2008 to form the CME Group.
  2. Trading hours: COMEX trading hours are from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.
  3. Contract specifications: Each commodity has its own contract specifications, including contract size, tick size, and expiration dates.
  4. Market participants: COMEX attracts a diverse range of market participants, including commercial hedgers, speculators, and institutional investors.
  5. Price discovery: COMEX is a price discovery platform, where market participants come together to set prices for the commodities traded on the exchange.
  6. Clearing and settlement: COMEX uses a clearinghouse to ensure the financial integrity of trades, and all trades are settled through the CME Clearing House.

If you're interested in trading on COMEX, it's essential to understand the markets, contract specifications, and trading strategies. You can also consider working with a broker or financial advisor to help you navigate the process.

Do you have any specific questions about COMEX or trading commodities?