CME Group is a leading global derivatives marketplace that offers a wide range of futures and options products across various asset classes. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company operates four primary exchanges—the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and the Commodity Exchange (COMEX). Through both electronic trading via its CME Globex platform and traditional open-outcry trading floors, CME Group facilitates price discovery, risk management and hedging for participants worldwide.
The company’s product portfolio encompasses interest rate contracts, equity index futures, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy products and metals. Market participants—from institutional investors and commercial hedgers to retail traders—use these instruments to manage exposure and participate in global markets. In addition to trading services, CME Group provides central counterparty clearing through CME Clearing, data and analytics, and post-trade services that support efficient transaction settlement and risk mitigation.
CME Group traces its roots to the Chicago Butter and Egg Board founded in 1898, evolving into the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in the early 20th century. In 2007, it merged with the Chicago Board of Trade, creating one of the world’s largest derivatives exchanges, and further expanded in 2008 with the acquisition of the New York Mercantile Exchange. Over the years, CME Group has broadened its global footprint, establishing regional offices in financial centers such as New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and São Paulo to better serve a diverse international clientele.
Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy, CME Group continues to innovate its technology infrastructure and expand its product offerings. The company adheres to rigorous regulatory standards and collaborates with market participants, regulators and industry bodies to enhance transparency and resilience in the global derivatives markets.