Chicago Mercantile Exchange
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is the largest futures exchange
in the United States. It functions as an international marketplace
that connects buyers and sellers of derivatives. The Chicago Mercantile
Exchange offers futures and options on futures in four product areas:
interest rates, stock indexes, foreign exchange and commodities.
These products help commercial enterprises manage price risks related
to the uncertainties of supply and demand. In 2002, 558.4 million
contracts were traded through the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, valued
at $328.6 trillion.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is a career patron of Lieutenant
Governor Pat Quinn (D).
From January 1, 1993 through June 30, 2004, the Chicago Mercantile
Exchange gave $417,900 to candidates for Illinois statewide constitutional
and legislative office, 56.8% of which went to Republicans.
Last revised August, 2004.
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