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Cboe Global Markets Reports Strong Trading Volume in February 2026

On March 4, 2026, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. announced its trading volume statistics for February 2026. As a leader in the derivatives and securities exchange space, Cboe has exhibited noteworthy growth indicators across its various trading lines. This report sheds light on key performance metrics and highlights regions of substantial market activity.

Monthly Trading Volume Overview

Cboe's latest data, featured in the "Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report," outlines the trading behavior within its global ecosystem. The report compares February’s performance with data from previous months and highlights shifts in market trends, valuable for traders and investors globally.

Key Statistics

The average daily trading volume (ADV) for February 2026 demonstrated significant year-on-year growth in specific categories:

• - Multi-listed options: 13.476 million contracts, a slight decrease of 0.6% from February 2025 but a 4.4% decline from January 2026.
• - Index options: Surged by 33.7% year-over-year to 5.973 million contracts, showcasing robust interest and engagement in these financial instruments.
• - Futures: Rose notably, recording a 14.7% increase from February 2025 to 276,000 contracts traded.

Other remarkable statistics include trading in U.S. equities, showing a strong upswing:

• - U.S. Equities: On-Exchange matched shares hit 1.961 billion, growing 17.2% year-over-year, while Off-Exchange matched shares skyrocketed by 176.6% to 268 million shares.

Regional Insights

European Markets

Cboe's European trading division reported a resounding increase with a total monthly average daily notional value (ADNV) reaching €18.0 billion. This included significant activity across Cboe’s Periodic Auctions and the BIDS Europe platform, indicating a growing interest in European equity products.

Canadian and Australian Markets

In Canada, equities witnessed 204,403 matched shares traded, a rise of 22.9% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the Australian equities market reported a strong increase of 34.3%, underscoring sustained demand for trading in the Australian markets.

Driving Factors

Cboe's performance in February shows the extent of market adaptation to new trading strategies, particularly in index options. The company's proprietary index options reached a record ADV of 6.0 million contracts, driven primarily by SPX options, which reached a historic ADV of 4.8 million contracts. Furthermore, the 0DTE (zero-days-to-expiry) SPX options accounted for 63% of all SPX trading, demonstrating a growing preference for high-frequency trading strategies.

Looking Ahead

As Cboe continues to innovate and adapt to market trends, stakeholders can anticipate further advancements in their trading systems and product offerings. The impressive figures from February signal a potential trajectory for continual growth, bolstered by the expansion of trading hours and the introduction of new products designed to cater to evolving investor needs.

Cboe Global Markets remains committed to providing exemplary trading solutions and fostering a global marketplace that enables individuals and institutions to navigate their financial journeys effectively.

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