Live Cattle price (CATTLE) — live chart
Follow the live Live Cattle price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves CATTLE.
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About Live Cattle
Live Cattle (CATTLE) is a commodity linked to cattle raised to slaughter weight for beef production. Its futures market provides a benchmark for finished cattle rather than younger animals entering feedlots. Underlying futures prices are conventionally quoted in US cents per pound, reflecting the market value of livestock ready for the processing stage of the beef supply chain.
Live cattle are distinctive because supply depends on biological production cycles, feeding conditions and the timing of animals reaching market weight. Unlike stored industrial commodities, cattle require ongoing care and feed, making weather and feedlot economics particularly relevant. Beef demand, processing capacity and the relationship between cattle availability and slaughter schedules also influence how the market behaves.
On Xellion's MT5 platform, Live Cattle is traded as a CFD, allowing a position to be long or short without owning the underlying cattle or taking physical delivery. The CFD provides exposure to price movements rather than livestock ownership. Trading takes place during the underlying futures exchange session, Monday to Friday, and leveraged exposure can amplify both gains and losses.
What moves the price
- Cattle herd cycles and market-ready supply
- Beef consumption and seasonal demand
- Feed grain costs and feedlot economics
- Weather, pasture conditions and animal health
- Meat-processing capacity and slaughter schedules
- Beef trade flows and import restrictions
| Symbol | CATTLE |
|---|---|
| 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.
CATTLE questions
How does live cattle differ from feeder cattle?
Live cattle refers to animals that have reached slaughter weight, while feeder cattle are younger animals intended for further feeding. The markets are connected, but their prices reflect different production stages and sensitivities to feed costs, weight gain and beef demand.
Why do feed costs affect Live Cattle prices?
Feed costs influence the economics of raising cattle to market weight. Changes in grain prices can affect feeding decisions, marketing schedules and producer margins. Their effect on live cattle prices also depends on available supply and demand from beef processors.
When can Live Cattle CFDs be traded?
Live Cattle CFDs are traded during the underlying futures exchange session, Monday to Friday. Exchange holidays or session interruptions may affect availability, so the instrument's trading schedule on Xellion's MT5 platform is relevant when checking whether the market is open.
Does trading a Live Cattle CFD involve livestock delivery?
No. A Live Cattle CFD on Xellion's MT5 platform provides exposure to price changes without ownership or physical delivery of cattle. Positions can be long or short, and the financial outcome depends on price movement and applicable trading costs.
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