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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 indict the company or an individual in a federal court.
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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
External links
- Futures Industry Association
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission Government Website
- National Futures Association
Commitments of Traders
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