MIDAMERICA COMMODITY EXCHANGE (MACE)

Founded in 1868, it was incorporated as the Chicago Open Board of Trade in 1880, and changed its name to MidAmerica Commodity Exchange in 1972. The MidAm is known for its mini-contracts. It has contracts with a smaller commodity quantity deliverable in grains, currencies, metals, interest rate futures, and the meats. It also has options for many of its futures contracts. The MidAm was recently purchased by the Chicago Board of Trade and is located at 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604.