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 | 80,577 | 1,041,289 |
| EW | - | E-mini S&P 500 EOM Options | CME | 62,265 | 486,985 |
| EW4 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options - Week 4 | CME | 75,782 | 158,610 |
| MES | - | Micro E-mini S&P 500 Index Futures | CME | 695,583 | 126,683 |
| MNQ | - | Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 Index Futures | CME | 783,566 | 81,587 |
| NQ | - | E-mini Nasdaq-100 Options | CME | 2,763 | 47,991 |
| EW1 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options - Week 1 | CME | 4,682 | 47,121 |
| EW2 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options - Week 2 | CME | 9,935 | 36,024 |
| EV | EV | S&P 500 EOM Options | CME | 5,522 | 20,878 |
| SP | CS / PS | S&P 500 Options | CME | 100 | 7,956 |
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.
Resources
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.
E-mini Nasdaq-100 Monday and Wednesday Weekly options (European-style) are designed to provide greater precision and flexibility in helping you manage short-term risk on the Nasdaq-100 Index. The new contract is an expansion of our suite of standard quarterly, end-of-month, and Friday weekly options.
More on E-mini Nasdaq-100 Monday and Wednesday Weekly options
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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
*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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