Cboe Global Markets Reports July 2021 Trading Volume

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Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) reported strong trading volume for July 2021, with key highlights including:

• Record high for iBoxx iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Index futures, trading over $5 billion.
• Russell 2000 Index options reached nearly 1.2 million contracts, the highest since October 2018.
• S&P 500 Index options had the highest monthly average daily volume for the year at 1.4 million contracts.
• Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs) saw a record of $369 million in average daily notional value.

Positive

• iBoxx iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Index futures exceeded $5 billion in notional value, marking a record.
• Russell 2000 Index options hit nearly 1.2 million contracts, the highest since October 2018.
• S&P 500 Index options recorded the highest monthly average daily volume of 1.4 million contracts in 2021.
• NDF average daily notional value reached $369 million, marking the fourth consecutive record month.

Negative

• U.S. Equities On-Exchange ADV decreased by 13% compared to July 2020.
• Canadian Equities ADV dropped by 18% compared to year-to-date metrics.

CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today reported July monthly trading volume statistics across its global business lines.

The data sheet "Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report" contains an overview of certain July trading statistics and market share by business segment, volume in select index products, and RPC/net capture, which is reported on a one-month lag, across business lines.

Trading Volume for Current Month						Year-To-Date
	July	July	%	June	%	July	July	%
	2021	2020	Chg	2021	Chg	2021	2020	Chg
Multiply-listed options ADV (contracts, k)	9,848	7,634	29%	10,232	-4%	9,981	8,126	23%
Index options ADV (contracts, k)	1,918	1,321	45%	1,778	8%	1,876	2,002	6%
Futures ADV (contracts, k)	224	143	56%	182	23%	233	223	5%
U.S. Equities - On-Exchange ADV (matched shares, mn)	1,398	1,610	-13%	1,500	-7%	1,783	1,865	-4%
U.S. Equities - Off-Exchange ADV (matched shares, mn)1	75	N/A		76	0%	86	N/A
Canadian Equities ADV (matched shares, k)2	34,333	N/A		41,751	-18%	55,696	N/A
European Equities ADNV (€, mn)	7,146	5,874	22%	7,014	2%	7,367	7,437	-1%
EuroCCP Total Cleared Trades (k)3	100,768	91,221	11%	95,209	6%	693,794	91,221	N.M.
EuroCCP Total Net Settlements (k) 3	828	676	22%	824	1%	5,619	676	N.M.
Australian Equities ADNV (AUD, mn)4	1,278	N/A		N/A		1,278	N/A
Japanese Equities ADNV (JPY, bn)4	75	N/A		N/A		JPY 75	N/A
Global FX ADNV ($, mn)5	33,051	30,031	10%	33,646	-2%	34,492	36,371	-5%
1U.S. Equities Off-Exchange data reflects Cboe's acquisition of BIDS Trading effective on December 31, 2020.						ADV= average daily volume
2Canadian Equities data reflects Cboe's acquisition of MATCHNow effective on August 4, 2020.						ADNV= average daily notional value
3EuroCCP data reflects Cboe's acquisition of EuroCCP effective on July 1, 2020.						N.M.  Not Meaningful
4Australian Equities and Japanese Equities data reflects Cboe's acquisition of Chi-X Asia Pacific effective on July 1, 2021.
5Global FX metrics continue to include Spot and as of January 2021 include SEF products.

July 2021 Trading Volume Highlights

• Cboe® iBoxx® iShares® $ High Yield Corporate Bond Index (IBHY) futures reached an all-time monthly high and surpassed $5 billion in notional value traded for the first time; 39,919 total contracts were traded during July, representing a total notional value of $5.9 billion.
• Total volume in Russell 2000® Index (RUT) options reached nearly 1.2 million contracts traded in July, with 56,054 contracts traded on average per day – the highest month on record since October 2018.
• S&P 500® Index (SPX) options had highest monthly average daily volume for the year, with nearly 1.4 million contracts traded on average per day in July.
• Average daily notional value in Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs) transacted on Cboe SEF reached $369 million during July, the fourth consecutive record month.

About Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.

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FAQ

What is CBOE's trading volume for July 2021?

CBOE reported significant trading volumes, including a record high for iBoxx iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Index futures and high volumes in Russell 2000 and S&P 500 options.

How did CBOE's July trading volumes compare to previous months?

CBOE saw increases in specific metrics, such as the S&P 500 options averaging 1.4 million contracts per day, while some areas like U.S. equities saw decreases.

What were the highlights of CBOE's July 2021 trading report?

Key highlights include record trading in iBoxx futures, significant growth in Russell 2000 options, and consistent performance in Non-Deliverable Forwards.

What challenges did CBOE face in July 2021?

CBOE experienced a 13% decline in U.S. Equities On-Exchange ADV and an 18% drop in Canadian Equities ADV compared to previous metrics.