Commodity Futures Trading Commission

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent agency of the United States Government, created by Congress in 1974. It is responsible to record and monitor trades of commodity futures. If misconduct, fraud, or breaking a rule is performed, the CFTC has the authority to fine, suspend, or sue the company or an individual in a federal court.

Contents

1 Primary exchanges monitored 2 See also 3 External links 3.1 Commitments of Traders

Primary exchanges monitored

• Chicago Board Options Exchange
• Chicago Board of Trade
• Chicago Mercantile Exchange
• Eurex (USA)
• Kansas City Board of Trade
• Minneapolis Grain Exchange
• New York Mercantile Exchange
• New York Board of Trade

See also

• Commodities
• Federal Trade Commission
• Futures
• Securities and Exchange Commission

External links

• Futures Industry Association
• Commodity Futures Trading Commission Government Website
• National Futures Association

Commitments of Traders

• Commitments of Traders
• Software North - Current Commitments of Traders Charts

See also: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1974, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Commodity, Eurex, Federal Trade Commission, Fine, Fraud