Trading the 5-Year Interest Rate Swap Contract

Short-term interest rate and swap futures for managing money-market exposure.

STIR and swap futures are the professional tools for hedging floating-rate debt, deposit costs, and rate-sensitivity in a changing Fed cycle.

Whether you trade 5-Year Interest Rate Swap to hedge commercial exposure or to speculate, you do not have to do it alone. CCS clients get broker-assisted execution, contract and delivery-date guidance, and direct access to 40+ years of market judgment.

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Contract Specifications

ExchangeCME
Contract Size$100,000
Contract MonthsH, M, U, Z (March, June, September, December)
Trading Hours18:00-17:00 ET, 18:00 open on Sunday..
Minimum Fluctuation1/64 pt. per 100 = $15.625

Contract specifications change. Always confirm current specs with the exchange or call us before trading.

5-Year Interest Rate Swap Futures FAQ

What is the 5-Year Interest Rate Swap futures contract?

The 5-year swap future mirrors the most-quoted point of the swap curve — the standard hedge for corporate borrowers and mortgage-servicing portfolios. The contract trades on CME with a contract size of $100,000.

How can I hedge 5-Year Interest Rate Swap price risk?

STIR and swap futures are the professional tools for hedging floating-rate debt, deposit costs, and rate-sensitivity in a changing Fed cycle. Call 317-848-8050 to discuss a custom strategy with Lannie Cohen, Senior Hedge Advisor.

How do I start trading 5-Year Interest Rate Swap futures?

Call CCS at 317-848-8050. We offer broker-assisted, traditional, and self-directed account types — you will get a real person who explains the contract, the margin, and the risks before you place your first trade.

Trade or Hedge 5-Year Interest Rate Swap with a Real Broker

Call Lannie Cohen at 317-848-8050 — 40+ years of commodity experience, one phone call away.

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