Equity Index futures and options
Hedge equity index exposure or refine trading positions using a highly liquid and diverse suite of Equity Index futures and options, based on global benchmark indices.
Trade where equity markets move first
Navigate today’s dynamic global markets with unparalleled price discovery and around-the-clock liquidity. Equity Index futures and options provide the deep liquidity you need, day or night, to act as global events unfold and see how markets are reacting.
Trade products on leading benchmarks from S&P Dow Jones, Nasdaq, FTSE Russell, Nikkei and more - featuring contract innovations in size and design that drive more flexibility.
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Explore our Equity Index products
Learn about the products we offer across global benchmark indices, and explore different ways to buy and trade them.
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Micro Nikkei futures launch Oct. 28*
Capture Japanese stock exposure with greater precision this fall. Choose from USD- and JPY-denominated Micro Nikkei contracts in smaller contract sizes.
*Pending regulatory review
Enjoy potentially lower trading costs than ETFs plus margin offsets against other index futures using our contracts on S&P 500, the leading barometer of the US stock market.
Capture opportunities that emerge from volatility, index correlations, sector weightings, and price exposure to leading non-financial US large-cap companies on Nasdaq.
Trade Russell Index futures and options nearly 24 hours a day for greater capital efficiencies and flexible execution.
Manage exposure to the 30 US blue-chip companies represented in the Dow Jones Industrial Average index, nearly 24 hours a day.
Get access to the equity opportunities of some of the world's leading economies outside of the U.S. Express views and manage risk using International Equity Index futures and options built on the premier benchmarks for equity markets in Japan, Brazil, China and more.
Equity Index Sector futures are liquid and capital-efficient ways to manage exposure across 19 sectors from technology to communication services.
Coming October 28*
Sector options on futures
Enjoy more capital-efficient ways to hedge and express your views on sector exposure with seven new Sector options on futures.
*Pending regulatory review
Customize your Equity Index trading
The Equity Index product suite offers a broad range of opportunities for traders to access benchmark exposure at CME Group.
Choose your execution method
Execution methods such as Basis Trade at Index Close (BTIC) and Trade at Cash Open (TACO) provide greater flexibility for traders to capture the certainty of the close or open, hours or days ahead.
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Refine your trading with options
Equity Index options on futures offer around-the-clock liquidity, market depth, and extensive product choice on the world’s benchmark indices to suit a variety of trading strategies.
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Access capital-efficient OTC alternatives
Discover the flexibility of futures contracts to trade the major US indices so you can hedge, express a view, or create more efficient total return strategies without using swaps.
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Get an edge in equity index markets by tracking leading global indices across the U.S., Europe and Asia..
Access Equity Index futures and options data for S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, FTSE Russell indices, Nikkei 225 and more to enhance your trading portfolio and better hedge risk.
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CME Direct
Gain access to CME Group futures, options, and block markets on one screen, using this fast, secure, and highly configurable trading front-end.
Equity Index tools
Build and refine your trading strategies with free pricing and analytics tools for Equity Index products.
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Create a CMEGroup.com Account and unlock access to premium content, pro tools, and apps. Manage market alerts, build a porfolio of the products you want to watch, and subscribe to reports to stay informed about market-moving events.
Courses
Take self-guided courses on Equity Indices
If you're new to futures, the courses below can help you quickly understand the Equity Indices market and start trading.
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Connect with a member of our expert Equity team for more information about our products.
