Wheat price (WHEAT) — live chart
Follow the live Wheat price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves WHEAT.
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About Wheat
Wheat is a cereal grain used in foods such as bread and pasta, as well as animal feed. Its market price reflects supply and demand across agricultural and export markets. Futures quotations commonly use cents per bushel, although conventions vary by exchange and contract; the applicable CFD quotation follows its reference market.
Wheat is distinctive because quality, growing season and regional origin all influence its commercial uses and pricing. Different wheat varieties suit different milling and food requirements, so supplies are not always interchangeable. Weather during planting, crop development and harvest can affect both the quantity available and whether grain meets buyers’ quality requirements.
On Xellion's MT5 platform, Wheat is traded as a CFD, allowing a position to be long or short without owning the underlying grain or taking physical delivery. Price movements affect the position’s value, while leverage magnifies both gains and losses. Trading takes place during the underlying futures exchange session, Monday to Friday.
What moves the price
- Weather across major wheat-growing regions
- Planting progress, crop conditions and harvest yields
- Grain inventories and supply estimates
- Export policies and international trade flows
- Milling demand and livestock feed substitution
- Currency movements and freight costs
| Symbol | WHEAT |
|---|---|
| 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.
WHEAT questions
Why can different wheat markets have different prices?
Wheat markets differ by variety, protein content, growing region and delivery location. These characteristics affect suitability for milling, baking or feed. Transport costs and regional availability also influence prices, so separate wheat benchmarks need not move identically.
How does weather influence wheat prices?
Weather can affect planting conditions, crop development, harvest timing and grain quality. Drought, excessive rainfall or frost may alter supply expectations. The price response also depends on inventories and crop conditions elsewhere, rather than weather in a single region alone.
When can Wheat be traded on Xellion?
Wheat trading is available during the underlying futures exchange session, Monday to Friday. Exchange holidays and session breaks can affect availability. The instrument’s session information on Xellion's MT5 platform provides the applicable trading schedule.
Does a Wheat CFD involve owning or receiving grain?
No. A Wheat CFD on Xellion's MT5 platform provides exposure to price movements without ownership or physical delivery of grain. Positions can be long or short, and leveraged trading magnifies both potential gains and losses.
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