Equity Index Options on Futures
View All Equity OptionsCME 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. Capitalize on potential margin offsets on futures and options strategies, advanced on-screen spreading capabilities, and the certainty of central clearing.
| Globex | Floor | Product Name | Exchange | Volume | Open Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | - | E-mini S&P 500 Options | CME | 129,019 | 1,842,765 |
| EW | - | E-mini S&P 500 EOM Options | CME | 71,988 | 669,135 |
| EW1 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options - Week 1 | CME | 94,554 | 244,649 |
| EW2 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options - Week 2 | CME | 23,265 | 108,570 |
| EW4 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options - Week 4 | CME | 8,354 | 58,514 |
| SP | CS / PS | S&P 500 Options | CME | 1,150 | 55,788 |
| NQ | - | E-mini Nasdaq-100 Options | CME | 2,287 | 41,301 |
| EV | EV | S&P 500 EOM Options | CME | 500 | 16,853 |
| OYM | - | E-mini Dow ($5) Options | CBOT | 90 | 1,142 |
Note: Volume and Open Interest data is from the previous trade date. Preliminary data updates at approximately 9:00 p.m. CT and the final update is at 10:00 a.m. CT next business day.
A Cost Comparison of S&P 500-related Options
Read our latest report comparing ES and SPX options across key factors such as liquidity and transaction cost.
New block trading rules for S&P 500 options on futures are designed to help you trade with greater flexibility and efficiency:
- Allowance of delta-neutral S&P 500 option blocks
- Lower block threshold of 100 contracts (previously 250 contracts) during European and Asian Trading Hours only
- Extended block trade reporting time window from 5 minutes to 15 minutes during European and Asian Trading Hours only
The listing cycle for Monday and Wednesday options has been extended to provide you with greater opportunity to fine-tune your trading strategies. Listing cycles are extended from 2 to 4 expirations in both Standard and E-mini Monday and Wednesday S&P 500 options on futures.
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*Pending all relevant CFTC regulatory review periods, please consult the latest Market Regulation Advisory Notice (MRAN) for the most up-to-date information on block trades and the SER for the latest product details.
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