CBOT US Treasury Bond & Treasury Note Futures are The Chicago Board of Trade’s most liquid electronically traded contracts. CBOT Treasury futures allow you to speculate on anticipated changes in interest rates with the same distinct advantages as the CBOT mini-sized Dow:

Fully electronic

Traders can have direct access from order entry to trade confirmations with complete transparency and anonymity, creating a level playing field.

Low margins

Offers the most bang for buck in their product class. CBOT Dow & Treasury futures have lower exchange margin requirements for comparable intra-day dollar volatility.

Constant liquidity

Professional traders are making continuous two-sided markets in CBOT Dow & Treasury Futures. As a result, liquidity is generally deep and constant.

Ease of Shorting

Whether bullish or bearish, it is simple to trade expectations. You can sell as easily as you can buy. You are not subject to uptick rules, fees or loans for short-selling.