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Cboe Global Markets October 2026 Trading Volume Report

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), known for its pioneering role in equity and index derivatives, recently released its trading volume statistics for October 2026. This report provides a detailed overview of trading activities, highlighting significant changes in volumes across various business lines.

Trading Volume Overview

In October 2026, Cboe experienced diverse trading activities across its markets. The report indicated that the average daily trading volume (ADV) for multi-listed options averaged 14,253 contracts, which was a 10.3% decrease from October 2025, and a 7.3% decline from the preceding month, September 2026, which had seen 15,382 trades. This downward trend in multi-listed options contrasts starkly with the index options, where October showcased an impressive 25% increase from last year with an ADV of 6,889 contracts. Notably, trading in the S&P 500 Index (SPX) options was particularly robust.

Record Highlights

Cboe's index options broke their ADV record this October, achieving an extraordinary 6.9 million contracts traded on average daily. This remarkable figure was driven by record monthly activity in SPX options totaling 5.5 million contracts and mini-SPX (XSP) options with 303 thousand contracts traded.

October 16 and 30 were milestones, marking the two most active trading days in history for Cboe's index options, with contracts reaching 10.4 million and 10.2 million, respectively. Additionally, zero-days-to-expiry (0DTE) trading for SPX options also set a record of 3.6 million contracts, representing a growing trend among traders seeking lower timeframes in their trading strategies.

Global Trading Hours Achievements

Cboe's Global Trading Hours (GTH) session has also seen significant activity, achieving a monthly ADV record of 284 thousand contracts. This trading window, running from 8:15 PM to 9:25 AM ET, has become attractive to traders looking to capitalize on global market movements post-standard hours.

Canadian and European Trading Insights

In Canadian equities, matched shares totaled 165,837, reflecting a decrease of 21.8% from October 2025. European equities, measured in euro terms, also showed slight improvement, reporting €13,449 million traded, a rise of 1.9% year-over-year, as the market continues to recover from prior lows.

Conclusion

Cboe Global Markets' report for October 2026 paints a picture of resilience and adaptation in a changing market environment, particularly in their index options and GTH realms. The data shows that while some segments face declines, strategic products like SPX options are thriving, indicating healthy market dynamics. As Cboe continues to innovate and respond to traders' needs, the outlook remains optimistic as we move into the next quarter of 2026.

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