Cboe Global Markets (NASDAQ:CBOE) operates one of the world’s leading exchange holding companies, offering trading and investment solutions across multiple asset classes. Originating as the Chicago Board Options Exchange in 1973, Cboe has expanded its offerings to include equities, options, futures, foreign exchange products, digital asset trading, and benchmark indices. The company also provides trade execution and market data services to investors, broker-dealers, and institutional clients, leveraging advanced technology platforms to enable low-latency connectivity and transparent price discovery.
Over the years, Cboe has broadened its footprint through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Its combination with Bats Global Markets in 2017 marked a major milestone, creating a diversified portfolio of U.S. and international cash equity and options marketplaces. In Europe, Cboe operates pan-European equities and derivatives exchanges, while in the Asia-Pacific region it serves market participants through platforms in Australia and Japan. Cboe’s integrated global network of trading venues allows participants to access liquidity across time zones and asset classes.
The company also develops and maintains widely followed benchmark indices, including the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), which underpins a range of structured products and derivatives. Cboe’s suite of data and analytics services delivers real-time, historical, and reference data solutions that support risk management, regulatory compliance, and market intelligence efforts. These tools cater to portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and technology firms seeking to optimize trading strategies and performance.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Edward T. Tilly, Cboe continues to focus on innovation, operational excellence, and strategic investments. The senior management team emphasizes technology enhancements, product diversification, and global expansion to meet evolving customer needs. With a commitment to regulatory compliance and market integrity, Cboe Global Markets aims to foster efficient capital formation and accessible markets for participants around the world.
