Future option

You can enjoy the convenience of trading options for all major asset classes in a global market. Thanks to the high liquidity of our benchmark futures options such as interest rates, stock indices, energy, agricultural products, foreign exchange, and metals, you can gain the flexibility and market depth required to manage risks and achieve trading goals. In addition, by trading options (tradable futures hedging), you can leverage margin hedging and streamline operations to maximize capital efficiency.
Around-the-clock options liquidity

Options on futures offer deep liquidity and greater risk management across six asset classes, and a broad array of maturities and strikes.
Capital and operational efficiencies

Trading options and their underlying futures at CME Group maximizes capital efficiencies through margin offsets and streamlined operations.
Advanced tools, apps, and support

Expand your possibilities with always-on market access with constant 24/6 support. Integrate solutions backed by the latest, and most innovative trading technology.
CME GLOBEX on-site CME CLEARPORT product name grouping turnover Open position contract
SR3 S3O SR3 Options on Three-Month SOFR Futures Stirs 1,377,788 37,390,525
OZN - 21 10-Year T-Note Options US Treasury 469,652 2,091,069
ES - ES E-mini S&P 500 Options S&P 307,586 2,333,022
EW3 - EW3 E-mini S&P 500 Weekly Options - Week 3 S&P 299,823 1,616,730
E2C - E2C E-mini S&P 500 Wednesday Weekly Options - Week 2 S&P 248,706 11,659
S0 S0 S0 One-Year Mid-Curve Options on Three-Month SOFR Futures Stirs 245,472 4,698,508
OZF - 25 5-Year T-Note Options US Treasury 206,676 1,253,117
E3D - E3D E-mini S&P 500 Thursday Weekly Options - Week 3 S&P 187,062 327,220
ZN3 - TY3 10-Year T-Note Weekly Options - Week 3 US Treasury 163,359 259,746
LO - LO Crude Oil Option Crude Oil 140,298 1,872,019

See how traders are using options

Learn how other market participants use options on futures to manage event risk and reduce portfolio volatility.

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