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¹ This is the FTSE 100 Index Option
² These options are traded on MONEP
a) Automatic Exercise if 100 points in the money
b) Automatic Exercise
c) Closing call begins at 18:45 Options traded until 18:48 with an 18:50 closing call
d) Under $400/oz, strike increments are every $10/oz
e) In even number increments
f) MACE wheat option is 5,000 bushels
g) MACE contract, traded on CBOT
h) CBOT & KCBT grain options are quoted as 1 contract, not as five thousand bushels.
i) Sunday through to Thursday only. Trading day begins at 00:00 of that day.
j) Option closing call begins at 19:10
k) Limit applies between 13:20-13:35. No limit after 13:35
l) Serial months are available.
m) Intraday limits are applicable

n) 2c below $1.00, 5c above $1.00.
o) Trading on ACCESS available (contact an Order Specialist for exact terms).
p) Trading on GLOBEX available (contact an Order Specialist for exact terms).
q) Trading on PROJECT A available (contact an Order Specialist for exact terms).
r) No limit front month
s) No limit first two months
t) Cash settlement, no deliveries
u) Circuit breaker rule (contact an Order Specialist for exact terms).
v) Circuit breaker rule (contact an Order Specialist for exact terms). No limit 13:20 - 13:35
w) Option ceases trading when corresponding future is locked
x) LIFFE Eurolire options trading commences at 7:32

Margins, contract specifications and daily limits can be subject to change without notice by the respective commodity exchanges and also due to changes in market price volatility. Please contact an Order Specialist if you have any questions relating to current margins and limits.

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