CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) is a leading global derivatives marketplace that facilitates the trading of futures and options on a wide range of asset classes, including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, and metals. Formed in 2007 through the merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade, and later expanded with the integration of NYMEX and COMEX, the company provides central counterparty clearing and risk management services designed to enhance transparency and efficiency in financial markets.
The company’s flagship electronic trading platform, Globex, operates nearly 24 hours a day and connects participants in more than 150 countries. Through this platform, market participants can execute standardized contracts that serve as benchmarks for managing exposure to price fluctuations. In addition to trading, CME Group offers comprehensive post-trade services, including clearing, collateral management, and margining, all governed by robust regulatory oversight to safeguard the integrity of its markets.
Beyond traditional derivatives, CME Group delivers a suite of market data and analytics products that support decision making for institutional investors, proprietary traders, and commercial hedgers. These offerings encompass real-time price feeds, historical datasets, and custom indices. The company also invests in technology initiatives such as connectivity solutions, cloud infrastructure, and distributed ledger pilots to foster innovation and improve market access.
Headquartered in Chicago, CME Group maintains regional offices in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, serving clients from major financial centers including New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy, the organization focuses on expanding its product suite, enhancing market liquidity, and upholding rigorous standards of market governance and regulatory compliance.
