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 | 68,917 | 1,226,322 |
| EW | - | E-mini S&P 500 EOM Options | CME | 108,571 | 977,537 |
| EW4 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options - Week 4 | CME | 148,152 | 529,443 |
| EW1 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options - Week 1 | CME | 32,147 | 139,297 |
| MES | - | Micro E-mini S&P 500 Index Futures | CME | 549,104 | 135,129 |
| EW2 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options - Week 2 | CME | 22,516 | 81,052 |
| NQ | - | E-mini Nasdaq-100 Options | CME | 2,992 | 73,700 |
| MNQ | - | Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 Index Futures | CME | 660,258 | 72,225 |
| QN1 | - | E-mini Nasdaq-100 Weekly Options - Week 1 | CME | 822 | 7,475 |
| OYM | - | E-mini Dow ($5) Options | CBOT | 8 | 1,250 |
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.
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- Block trading of E-mini S&P 500 options is now available, subject to a minimum block quantity of 250. Learn more.
- Additional Quarterly E-mini S&P 500 futures contracts have been listed.
- 13 consecutive months of third Friday E-mini S&P 500 options coverage via the expanded Week 3 (EW3) and Quarterly (ES) options
- Maturities across the nine nearest Quarterly (ES) expirations with additional December expiries available for years three through five allow for easier management of longer-dated risk.
- Simplified listing rules enable 100-point increment strikes for maturities up to five years.
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E-mini Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000 Monday and Wednesday Weekly options (European-style) are designed to provide greater precision and flexibility in helping you manage short-term exposure. The new contracts are an expansion of our suite of standard quarterly, end-of-month, and Friday weekly options on the Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000 Indices.
E-mini Nasdaq-100 Monday and Wednesday Weekly options
E-mini Russell 2000 Monday and Wednesday Weekly options
*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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