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Cboe Global Markets Reports Trading Volume for July 2026

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), recognized as a leading player in global financial markets and known for its pioneering work in equity and index derivatives, has recently disclosed its trading volume statistics for July 2026. The report showcases various key metrics, emphasizing the company's robust performance across different business lines.

The data, as detailed in the "Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report," provides a comprehensive overview of significant trading statistics and market share segmented by business category. It also includes the trading volume for selected index products and RPC/net capture information, which is reported one month in arrears.

Overview of Monthly Trading Volume

In July 2026, average daily trading volumes (ADV) have shown notable growth compared to prior periods. Below are some key figures:

• - Multi-listed options traded at an ADV of 15,687 contracts, marking a 28.4% increase from July 2025, although a slight decrease of 5.7% from June 2026.
• - Index options also saw a boost with an ADV of 5,990 contracts, which is up by 34.0% year-over-year despite a 5.6% decrease month-over-month.
• - Futures contracts demonstrated a 16.1% growth from July 2025 with 207 contracts traded but showed a decline of 14.5% from the previous month.
• - The U.S. equities on-exchange recorded matched shares totaling 1,569 million, representing a decrease of 12.4% compared to July 2025 and a significant drop of 28.2% from June.
• - Conversely, U.S. equities off-exchange increased by 47.4% over the past year with 208 million matched shares.

Furthermore, European equities measured in euros reached €14,024 million, showing a 12.3% increase year-over-year and a slight decrease of 6.2% from June. Australian equities also showed upward momentum with AUD 989 million traded, growing 13.7% from the previous year but down 15.1% from the last month.

Highlights from July's Trading Activity

In terms of specific products, the mini-SPX (XSP) options set a remarkable ADV record of 238 thousand contracts for the month. Noteworthy is the rise in zero-days-to-expiry (0DTE) trading, which accounted for a record high of 66.2% of total SP 500 (SPX) options volume in July. Overall, the Cboe Global Trading Hours (GTH) session recorded a monthly ADV of 224 thousand contracts, with the SPX options achieving an ADV of 197 thousand contracts during these extended hours.

Furthermore, Cboe Clear Europe surpassed an extraordinary milestone, clearing over 1 billion client cash equity trades year-to-date, demonstrating the company's reputation as a key player in the global financial landscape.

About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets has a profound history of innovation in equity and derivatives trading, dating back to the launch of the world’s first listed options exchange in 1973. The company has been at the forefront of introducing groundbreaking products, such as the SP 500® index options and the VIX® Index, the leading measure of market volatility. Cboe continues to evolve and provide cutting-edge trading solutions that help investors manage risk and seize opportunities across various markets.

Cboe operates an array of derivatives, equities, and FX markets, offering comprehensive trading, clearing, and investment services to customers worldwide. For more information about their services and insights, visit www.cboe.com.