CME Group’s ADV for September Hits 18.8 Million Contracts

CME Group, which operates one of the largest derivatives exchanges in the United States, published its monthly metrics for September, showing a growth in the overall volume compared to the figures in the same period last year.

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According to the report, its overall average daily volume (ADV) was 18.8 million contracts during September, increasing 11 percent compared to the figures seen in the same period last year.

In addition, Interest Rate ADV rose 58 percent on a yearly basis to 7.7 million contracts in September. Equity Index ADV for the month was 6.4 million contracts, while Options ADV hit 3.2 million contracts. FX ADV for the month came in at 975,000 contracts compared to the ADV of 1 million contracts achieved in the same month a year ago.

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In Q3 of 2021, CME Group’s overall ADV increased 14 percent to 17.8 million contracts. In the last quarter, the exchange reported a surge in forex options ADV by 15% compared to the figures seen in the same period last year.

Last month, CME Group launched the derivatives industry's first-ever Sustainable Clearing service​ from September 27, 2021. With the new service, market participants can track and report on how their hedging activities are advancing their sustainability goals.