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Each futures contract specifies is the quantity of the product delivered for a single contract, also known as contract size. For example: 5,000 bushels of corn, 1,000 barrels of crude oil or Treasury bonds with a face value of $100,000 are all contract sizes as defined in the futures contract specification.

A lot in terms of options represents the number of contracts contained in one derivative security. One equity option contract represents 100 underlying shares of a company's stock. The lot for one options contract is 100 shares.

Currency Futures Contracts Currency futures have 3 standard contract sizes. Except for the British pound, a full-size contract represents 100,000 to 125,000 units of currency, mini-contracts are half of the standard, and E-micro futures are 1/10 of the original futures contract size.

Contract size refers to the amount or quantity of an underlying security represented by a derivatives contract. Contract sizes are often standardized and vary based on the underlying asset. Larger contract sizes are typically accessible only by institutional investors while smaller ones can be traded by anyone.

Contract Sizes Each standard lot traded in the Forex market is a 100,000 (of the base currency) contract. In other words, when trading one lot in a standard account, a trader is essentially placing a $100,000 trade in the market. Without leverage, many investors would not be able to afford such a transaction.

To determine the total contract size, all you need to do is simply look at the market information for the market you're trading. This information will be available directly from your trading platform. Contract sizes are standardized across the industry.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has stipulated that the contract value of all Futures and Options contracts remain between 5-10 Lakhs.

Contract sizes or units For commodity futures, contract size usually refers to quantities or volumes. For example: Grains such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. One futures contract represents 5,000 bushels.