What Are Nickel Futures?
Nickel futures are traded on the London Metal Exchange under the symbol NI. LME nickel futures contracts represent 6 metric tons of nickel, or approximately 13,000 pounds). The underlying nickel is of 99.80% purity (minimum) conforming to B39-79 (2004). Forms of deliverable nickel include Full Plate Cathode, Cut Cathodes, Pellets, and Briquettes.
LME nickel futures are priced in U.S. dollars per tonne, and clearable currencies include U.S. dollar, yen, pound, and euro.
Additional resources on nickel futures:
- LME specifications
- Chemical composition: PDF
- Margin requirements
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