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The futures tools let you explore futures contracts traded on exchanges like CME and COMEX, retrieve real-time or delayed contract quotes, and pull historical OHLCV price data. These tools are useful for commodity research, interest rate analysis, and derivatives market workflows.

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futures_tickers

List available futures tickers, optionally filtered by exchange. Use this tool to find the correct contract symbol before querying quotes or historical data.
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string
Filter by exchange. For example, CME for Chicago Mercantile Exchange contracts or CMX for COMEX contracts.
Example query: “What futures contracts are available on the CME?” When to use: Run this tool when you need to discover available contracts on a specific exchange before looking up quotes or price history.

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futures_quote

Get current details for a futures contract, including price, open interest, and related market fields.
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string
required
The futures contract ticker symbol. For example, ALI for Aluminum futures or M6A for Australian Dollar Micro futures.
Example query: “What is the current price of ALI futures?” When to use: Use this tool when you need a current snapshot of a futures contract — for position monitoring, trade research, or market condition checks.

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futures_prices

Retrieve historical price data for a futures contract over a specified date range and time frame.
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string
required
The futures contract ticker symbol. For example, M6A for Australian Dollar Micro futures.
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string
Start date for the price series in YYYY-MM-DD format. For example, 2024-01-01.
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string
End date for the price series in YYYY-MM-DD format. For example, 2024-12-31.
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string
Time frame for each data point. Common values: 1d (daily), 1wk (weekly), 1mo (monthly).
Example query: “Show me daily prices for ALI futures over the past year.” When to use: Use this tool when you need a historical series for a futures contract to analyze trends, seasonality, or price movements over time.