CME Group

Global exchange operator known for benchmark futures, options, electronic trading and central clearing across major asset classes.

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Highlights

28.1M average daily contracts, 2025

Record annual volume, up 6% year over year.

3,875 employees worldwide, 2025

CME Group's reported global workforce.

200 countries and territories

Where CME Group futures and options contracts are traded.

4 designated contract markets

CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX.

100+ annual internships

Americas opportunities span clearing, research, finance, operations, legal, products and technology.

14.2M interest-rate contracts per day, 2025

Record annual average daily volume in the interest-rate complex.

About CME Group

CME Group traces its history to Chicago's futures markets, with the CME exchange established in 1848. The modern group brings together four designated contract markets: CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX.

It operates markets for futures and options on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products, metals and cryptocurrencies, alongside cash and OTC markets. Its electronic trading platforms include CME Globex, BrokerTec and EBS, while CME Clearing acts as the central counterparty to futures, options and OTC trades.

The firm's clearest strengths are scale, liquidity and market infrastructure. In 2025, it handled record average daily volume across several asset classes, including interest rates, energy, agriculture, metals and cryptocurrencies, while its internship program spans commercial, finance, operations, technology, legal and post-trade roles.