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Gain capital-efficient exposure to U.S. and global markets with Cboe's equity index options and futures. Hedge risk and optimize strategy with S&P 500, FTSE Russell, MSCI, and more.
Hedge global market exposure on leading benchmarks including S&P 500, Russell, MSCI, and Dow Jones indices. From domestic large-cap to international risk management, find the right tools for every strategy.
Gain exposure to the leading large-cap equity index to hedge, generate income, and manage portfolio risk with precision. Multiple contract sizes and structures provide flexible position sizing and capital efficiency.
Access the full market capitalization spectrum from large-cap to small-cap growth potential. Essential tools for balanced portfolio construction and tactical tilts across investment styles.
Benefit from a suite of cash-settled options for hedging international equity exposure, accessing global market growth, and diversification.
Capitalize on blue-chip stability and dividend yield strategies while managing concentrated position risk.
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2025 was the sixth consecutive record year for U.S. listed options. Unprecedented industry participation was driven by strong equity performance, bouts of elevated volatility and increased retail and institutional flow. Total options volume topped 15.2 billion contracts in 2025, 26% above 2024 — the previous record.
Natalie Reed, Senior Director, Derivatives Sales, answers frequently asked questions about Cboe's S&P 500 Index Variance Futures.
S&P 500 Index Options (SPX) set multiple monthly Average Daily Volume (ADV) records including 4.57 million SPX contracts overall, up 4% from October. 2.85 million zero-days-to-expiry (0DTE) SPX options contracts were traded in November, a 7% increase from October.
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