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 | 96,535 | 2,058,555 |
| EW | - | E-mini S&P 500 EOM Options | CME | 58,159 | 871,886 |
| EW4 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options Wk 4 | CME | 57,527 | 175,524 |
| EW1 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options Wk 1 | CME | 8,329 | 62,571 |
| EW2 | - | E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options Wk 2 | CME | 8,282 | 49,083 |
| SP | CS / PS | S&P 500 Options | CME | 660 | 47,473 |
| EV | EV | S&P 500 EOM Options | CME | 3,267 | 39,453 |
| NQ | - | E-mini Nasdaq-100 Options | CME | 1,657 | 36,148 |
| OYM | - | E-mini Dow ($5) Options | CBOT | 102 | 2,278 |
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
Starting July 29, the listing cycle for Monday and Wednesday options will be extended to provide you with greater opportunity to fine-tune your trading strategies. Listing cycles will be 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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