CME Group Reports A Slight Increase in ADV in August 2021

US derivatives giant CME Group recently posted its market statistics for the month of August 2021, showing a slight increase in ADV against the prior month.

More specifically, the group reported an average daily volume (ADV) of 17.5 million contracts during the month, compared with July's 17.1 million contracts. Interest Rate monthly ADV stood at 8.8 million contracts, 23% higher year-over-year.

Equity Index ADV came in at 4.2 million contracts, compared to the previous month's 4.8 million contracts. Options ADV increased 37% YoY to 2.8 million contracts. Energy ADV came in at 2.1 million contracts, up by 15% compared to August 2020. Agricultural ADV reached 1.2 million contracts, and Foreign Exchange ADV totaled 624,000 contracts. In addition, Metals ADV approached 467,000 contracts.

As Fazzaco reported yesterday, CME Group and IHS Markit have announced the launch of a joint venture - OSTTRA​, which operates as a post-trade services company headquartered in London.