Synopsis
Traders at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange handle billions of dollars in futures and options contracts for commodities like cattle and Eurodollars.
Synopsis
Amid the clamor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, traders engage in high-stakes transactions. They buy and sell futures and options contracts for commodities like cattle and pork bellies. Director Jon Else captures the intensity of this environment through long, real-time shots, allowing the chaos of the trading floor to unfold without narration. The film also addresses the decline of the open outcry system as digital trading becomes more prevalent in financial markets.
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Why Watch
- See the chaotic trading floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
- Meet traders facing sudden wealth and disaster.
- Find out how digital trading is changing finance.
Did You Know
- The film runs for 57 minutes.
- Traders exchange billions of dollars in contracts for cattle and pork bellies.
- The open outcry trading system is endangered by the digital revolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main focus of the documentary Open Outcry?
Open Outcry focuses on the trading floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, showcasing the fast-paced environment where traders exchange billions in futures and options contracts.
What trading system is being replaced in the documentary Open Outcry?
The documentary reveals the endangerment of the open outcry trading system as it is being replaced by digital trading at many financial exchanges.
How long is the documentary Open Outcry?
Open Outcry has a duration of 57 minutes.
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