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Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F)

The Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F) is a derivatives market in Sao Paulo, offering a variety of financial products and commodities.

Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)

Contracts

1. Ibovespa Futures: contract size / BP = price * 1 BRL
2. Mini Ibovespa Futures: contract size / BP = price * 0.20 BRL
3. US Dollar Futures: contract size / BP = price * 50 BRL
4. Mini US Dollar Futures: contract size / BP = price * 10 BRL

Please make sure that you familiarize yourself with the expiration dates of the different contracts. The universal month codes to denote contract expiration months be found on the Contract Month Codes page.

Trading Summary

Please make sure that you familiarize yourself with the expiration dates of the different contracts and the universal month codes for them. The month codes to denote contract expiration months are universal, and can be found on the Contract Month Codes page.

The symbology format for the available Brazil contracts is as follows:

where:
XXX = contract code, e.g., IND
M = month code, e.g., Z
YY = two-digit year code, e.g., 16

For example, the Ibovespa Futures expiring in December 2020 would be: IND\Z16

Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F)

The Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F) is a derivatives market in Sao Paulo, offering a variety of financial products and commodities.

Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)

Contracts

1. Ibovespa Futures: contract size / BP = price * 1 BRL
2. Mini Ibovespa Futures: contract size / BP = price * 0.20 BRL
3. US Dollar Futures: contract size / BP = price * 50 BRL
4. Mini US Dollar Futures: contract size / BP = price * 10 BRL

Please make sure that you familiarize yourself with the expiration dates of the different contracts. The universal month codes to denote contract expiration months be found on the Contract Month Codes page.

Trading Summary

Please make sure that you familiarize yourself with the expiration dates of the different contracts and the universal month codes for them. The month codes to denote contract expiration months are universal, and can be found on the Contract Month Codes page.

The symbology format for the available Brazil contracts is as follows:

where:
XXX = contract code, e.g., IND
M = month code, e.g., Z
YY = two-digit year code, e.g., 16

For example, the Ibovespa Futures expiring in December 2020 would be: IND\Z16

Brazilian Real Futures

Brazil has a long history of ever-changing currency forms that began in the 16 th century with Spanish coins first making an appearance. From then on, gold, copper and paper were also introduced. Brazil has the largest economy in South America, but in 1994, Brazil was quaking under rampant inflation. The economic solution that was subsequently developed — the Plano Real (Real Plan) — involved a monetary reform package that introduced the modern-day Brazilian Real.

Brazilian Real Facts

Brazilian Real futures allow traders to assess value against the U.S. dollar, as well as the opportunity to address risk from currency fluctuations in other foreign trade markets.

The Central Bank of Brazil is responsible for setting monetary policy as it pertains to its currency. This includes, but is not limited to the setting of interest rates. Interest rates are fundamental in determining currency values as money is pumped in or out of the marketplace, and overall can have an effect on the value of the Brazilian Real.

Last updated September 2020

Additional Info

Recent Posts on the Brazilian Real

• Ag Knowledge: Brazil Real Bull Run Could be Getting Tired (7/21/2020) – This is a sample entry from Tom Dosdall’s newsletter, Technical Ag Knowledge, published on Friday, July 21, 2020. The stronger Real has been a helpful outside market for US farmers. Keep an eye on how it handles this resistance area…
• Breaking News: Brazil Real Down 6% on Bribery Allegations Against President (5/18/2020) – This is a sample entry from Tom Dosdall’s newsletter, Technical Ag Knowledge, published on Thursday, May 18, 2020. In turn this could trigger a wave of soybean and corn selling among Brazilian farmers as their goods are prices higher in local currency terms. Developing… July Soybeans last trade 9.55 (-21’0) July Corn last trade 3.65… Read more.
• Ag Knowledge: Keeping an Eye on Brazil’s Currency (5/9/2020) – This is a sample entry from Tom Dosdall’s newsletter, Technical Ag Knowledge, published on Tuesday, May 9, 2020. Old crop US soybeans remained in favor this year longer than normal due to farmers in Brazil holding back on selling due to a strong domestic currency. A weaker Brazil currency helps Brazilian producers to attract export… Read more.

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