Corn price (CORN) — live chart
Follow the live Corn price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves CORN.
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About Corn
Corn is an agricultural commodity used in animal feed, food manufacturing and ethanol production. Its price reflects expectations for crop availability and demand across these uses. Benchmark corn futures are commonly quoted in US cents per bushel, providing a reference for market comparisons rather than defining the contract specifications of a Corn CFD.
Corn is distinctive because its supply follows planting, growing and harvesting cycles, while demand connects food, livestock and energy markets. Weather during sensitive crop stages can influence expected yields. Storage allows harvested grain to meet demand between seasons, making available inventories, storage conditions and transport capacity important parts of the market’s supply picture.
Corn is traded as a CFD on Xellion’s MT5 platform, allowing a position to be long or short without owning the underlying commodity. Trading takes place during the underlying futures exchange session, Monday to Friday. CFD exposure reflects price movements rather than physical grain delivery, and leverage can magnify both gains and losses.
What moves the price
- Weather conditions during planting and crop development
- Planted acreage, yield estimates and harvest progress
- Grain inventories and storage availability
- Animal feed and ethanol demand
- Export demand, trade policy and currency movements
- Transport disruptions and fertiliser costs
| Symbol | CORN |
|---|---|
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | During the underlying futures exchange session, Monday to Friday |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
CORN questions
Why does weather affect Corn prices?
Weather influences planting progress, crop development and harvest conditions. Drought, excessive rainfall or temperature stress can alter expected yields and grain quality. Price responses depend on how these developments compare with market expectations and supplies elsewhere.
How is Corn connected to energy markets?
Corn is a feedstock for ethanol, linking part of its demand to fuel production. Energy prices, blending policies and ethanol processing economics can influence demand for grain, alongside its uses in livestock feed and food.
Does trading Corn on Xellion involve receiving physical grain?
No. Corn is traded as a CFD on Xellion’s MT5 platform, so the position provides exposure to price changes without ownership or delivery of grain. Positions can be long or short, and leveraged trading carries a risk of amplified losses.
When can Corn CFDs be traded?
Corn trading hours follow the underlying futures exchange session, Monday to Friday. This is not continuous access throughout every weekday. Exchange holidays and session breaks may affect availability; the instrument details on MT5 provide the applicable trading schedule.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure