CME Group Sets New May Volume Record with 33.2M Contracts, Up 15% YoY
CME is trading near its 52-week low of $257.17 (0.4% above the low) on elevated volume (2.6× avg).
Summary
CME Group reported a new record for May average daily volume, reaching 33.2 million contracts, a 15% increase year-over-year. This strong performance follows previous record volumes announced for March and the first quarter of 2026. Sustained high trading volumes are a direct driver of revenue for the derivatives marketplace, indicating robust business activity.
At the time of this announcement, CME was trading at $258.25 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $93.4B. The 52-week trading range was $257.17 to $329.16. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.