Chicago Mercantile Exchange Selling Rain Futures

American Voices

November 4, 2010 | ISSUE 46•44

As of Nov. 1, investors can place money on the chances that it will rain. What do you think?

Finally, I can hedge against my potato-salad-related losses in the event the church picnic is rained out."

Charles Sakes
Pastor
I'd like to bet that it will rain sometime this winter. Do you have to be more specific than that, or did I just win?"

Devin Gray
Unemployed
I promised my husband I'd never gamble again, but okay, put me down for $500 on it never raining again."

Judy Flemming
Quality Control Supervisor

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