Intercontinental Exchange Reports April 2021 Statistics

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Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) reported strong trading metrics for April 2021. Key highlights include a 7% year-over-year increase in total open interest, a significant rise in Oil open interest by 11% compared to 4Q20, and a remarkable 68% year-over-year increase in U.S. Equity Options average daily volume. Other substantial gains were noted in TTF gas with a 24% y/y increase and Total Interest Rate open interest up 33% y/y. These statistics are indicative of a robust performance in various asset classes, enhancing operational efficiencies across trading platforms.

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• Total open interest up 7% y/y, 15% vs. 4Q20.
• Total Oil open interest up 11% vs. 4Q20.
• TTF gas average daily volume up 24% y/y.
• U.S. Equity Options average daily volume up 68% y/y.
• Total Interest Rate open interest up 33% y/y.

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today reported April 2021 trading volume and related revenue statistics, which can be viewed on the company’s investor relations website at https://ir.theice.com/ir-resources/supplemental-information in the Monthly Statistics Tracking spreadsheet.

April highlights include:

• Total open interest (OI) up 7% y/y and up 15% compared to 4Q20
• Total Oil OI up 11% vs. 4Q20
  • Brent OI up 7% vs. 4Q20
  • Other crude and refined products OI up 12% vs. 4Q20
• TTF gas average daily volume (ADV) up 24% y/y
• JKM ADV up 46% y/y; OI up 11% y/y
• Environmentals OI up 8% y/y and up 25% vs. 4Q20
• Ags and metals ADV up 6% y/y
• Total Interest Rate OI up 33% y/y and up 34% vs. 4Q20
  • Sterling ADV up 7% y/y; OI up 67% y/y and up 24% vs. 4Q20
  • Gilt ADV up 28% y/y; OI up 56% y/y and up 48% vs. 4Q20
  • SONIA ADV up 58% y/y; Record OI of 276k contracts up 394% y/y
• U.S. Equity Options ADV up 68% y/y

About Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks to connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes that offer our customers access to mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and operational efficiencies. We operate exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, and clearing houses that help people invest, raise capital and manage risk across multiple asset classes. Our comprehensive fixed income data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers capitalize on opportunities and operate more efficiently. At ICE Mortgage Technology, we are transforming and digitizing the U.S. residential mortgage process, from consumer engagement through loan registration. Together, we transform, streamline and automate industries to connect our customers to opportunity.

Trademarks of ICE and/or its affiliates include Intercontinental Exchange, ICE, ICE block design, NYSE and New York Stock Exchange. Information regarding additional trademarks and intellectual property rights of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and/or its affiliates is located here. Key Information Documents for certain products covered by the EU Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products Regulation can be accessed on the relevant exchange website under the heading “Key Information Documents (KIDS).”

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 -- Statements in this press release regarding ICE's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see ICE's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors in ICE's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on February 4, 2021.

SOURCE: Intercontinental Exchange

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FAQ

What were the trading volume statistics for ICE in April 2021?

In April 2021, Intercontinental Exchange reported a 7% increase in total open interest year-over-year and significant rises in various asset classes.

How much did U.S. Equity Options volume increase in April 2021 for ICE?

U.S. Equity Options average daily volume increased by 68% year-over-year in April 2021.

What is the performance of Total Interest Rate open interest reported by ICE?

Total Interest Rate open interest for ICE increased by 33% year-over-year and 34% compared to 4Q20.