CME Group will launch more than 75 single-stock futures contracts on July 27, pending regulatory approval, expanding its equity derivatives offering to include 55 standard-sized and 22 Micro contracts covering over 50 of the largest U.S. companies. The launch responds to record demand for listed equity derivatives, with futures and options on futures averaging 8.6 million contracts per day during 2026 and futures open interest reaching a record 5.4 million contracts. The new products provide institutional and retail traders with exchange-traded exposure to individual companies including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Nvidia and SpaceX, utilizing centralized clearing infrastructure.
CME Group Launches 75+ Single-Stock Futures Contracts on July 27
The contracts will be listed on CME and traded through the exchange's existing futures infrastructure on July 27, pending regulatory approval. The initial launch covers 55 standard-sized contracts and 22 Micro contracts tied to more than 50 of the largest U.S. companies across technology, consumer, financial and industrial sectors. Companies included in the launch are Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Nvidia and SpaceX.
Micro contracts require significantly less capital than traditional futures, making them suitable for smaller position sizes and incremental hedging. The rollout represents one of CME's largest expansions of its equity derivatives offering in recent years.
Equity Derivatives Trading Averaged 8.6 Million Contracts Per Day in 2026
Futures and options on futures averaged 8.6 million contracts per day during 2026, according to CME Group. Average open interest reached 11.7 million contracts. Futures alone averaged 7.2 million contracts per day, an increase of 12% compared with the previous year. Average futures open interest climbed to a record 5.4 million contracts.
Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group, stated: "Clients want to manage equity price risk with more precision and with the capital efficiencies of a centralized marketplace. Our new Single Stock futures will simplify access to the most liquid U.S. stocks and enable traders to easily transition between broad market index hedging and targeted single-name exposure."
Contracts Listed on CME With Centralized Clearing Infrastructure
The contracts will be listed on CME and traded through the exchange's existing futures infrastructure. Market participants will access centralized clearing through CME Clearing, reducing bilateral counterparty risk and providing standardized margining and settlement processes. The structure provides an alternative to cash equities, options and other leveraged products for expressing views on individual companies.
Listed futures benefit from transparent pricing, central clearing and standardized contracts, unlike over-the-counter derivatives. The infrastructure allows traders to hedge, speculate and manage risk at the single-stock level while benefiting from capital efficiencies available in the futures market.
Single-Stock Futures Expand CME Equity Derivatives Strategy
The new contracts build on CME Group's strategy of expanding listed derivatives across multiple asset classes. The exchange has introduced products covering cryptocurrencies, foreign exchange, interest rates, commodities and environmental markets while extending its equity franchise through Micro contracts and additional index products.
CME has long dominated trading in equity index futures, including contracts linked to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Russell 2000. The single-stock futures bring the same futures structure to individual companies, giving market participants flexibility to move between broad market exposure and company-specific positioning within the same regulated marketplace.
FAQ
What single-stock futures is CME Group launching on July 27?
CME Group is launching more than 75 single-stock futures contracts on July 27, pending regulatory approval, including 55 standard-sized contracts and 22 Micro contracts covering over 50 of the largest U.S. companies such as Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Nvidia and SpaceX.
How many contracts per day did CME equity derivatives average in 2026?
Futures and options on futures averaged 8.6 million contracts per day during 2026, while futures alone averaged 7.2 million contracts per day, representing a 12% increase compared with the previous year. Average futures open interest reached a record 5.4 million contracts.
What infrastructure will CME use for single-stock futures trading?
The contracts will be listed on CME and traded through the exchange's existing futures infrastructure with centralized clearing through CME Clearing, providing standardized margining, settlement processes and reduced bilateral counterparty risk.
