Equity Index options on futures
View All Equity OptionsCME Group 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 | 27,137 | 934,856 |
| EW | - | E-mini S&P 500 EOM Options | CME | 71,732 | 576,196 |
| EW2 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Friday Weekly Options - Week 2 | CME | 182,800 | 421,043 |
| MES | - | Micro E-mini S&P 500 Index Futures | CME | 1,272,603 | 198,443 |
| MNQ | - | Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 Index Futures | CME | 1,762,731 | 113,541 |
| EW4 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Friday Weekly Options - Week 4 | CME | 16,687 | 76,280 |
| NQ | - | E-mini Nasdaq-100 Options | CME | 2,097 | 48,395 |
| EW1 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Friday Weekly Options - Week 1 | CME | 3,610 | 37,099 |
| QN1 | - | E-mini Nasdaq-100 Friday Weekly Options - Week 1 | CME | 264 | 1,515 |
| OYM | - | E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average Options | CBOT | 1 | 29 |
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.
E-mini S&P 500 Tuesday and Thursday options are now available, providing greater flexibility and precision for managing short-term exposure to the leading U.S. equity benchmark. The new contracts enable trading throughout the week and complement the existing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Weekly, End-of-Month (EOM) options, as well as Quarterly options on E-mini S&P 500 futures.
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Enjoy greater precision and versatility in managing short-term exposure with the introduction of Micro E-mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday options. The new contracts complement the existing Friday weekly, End-of-Month options, as well as Quarterly options on Micro E-mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures.
Expand the small-cap strategies you can build with more expiries throughout the week with the introduction of Tuesday and Thursday expiries available on E-mini Russell 2000 options. These new contracts complement existing Monday, Wednesday, Friday weekly, end-of-month, and quarterly expirations.
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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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