Eurex Sees Positive Performance in Derivatives Contracts in August 2021

Fazzaco learned that Eurex Exchange, the largest European futures and options market, has posted its trading numbers for the month of August, revealing a strong growth in European Equity Derivatives.

According to Eurex, the number of derivatives contracts came in at 101.4 million in August, which is up by 8 percent compared to the same periord last year. European Equity Index derivatives volume touched 47 million contracts in August 2021. On the other hand, European Interest Rate derivatives reached 37.6 million contracts.

The exchange stated in the official announcement: "In terms of traded derivatives contracts, all segments showed growth in August 2021 compared to the same month last year, with total volumes up by 8 percent from 94 million contracts to 101.4 million contracts. European equity interest derivatives were the standout segment with a growth of 37 percent, from 12.2 million to 16.6 million traded contracts. European equity index derivatives and European interest rate derivatives both showed a growth of 4 percent in August 2021 compared to August 2020."

Fazzaco recently reported that Eurex announced the launch of Bitcoin ETN futures​.The new contract is expected to go live on 13 September. It is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and has been among the most heavily traded ETF/ETN contracts on Xetra since its start in June 2020.