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CME Group Set to Launch Single Stock Futures This Summer

2/11/2026

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CME Group will launch Single Stock futures this summer, pending regulatory approval.
The contracts will include over 50 U.S. stocks from Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500), Nasdaq-100, and Russell 1000, including Alphabet, Meta, NVIDIA, and Tesla.
Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities at CME Group, said the products offer cost-effective exposure to individual stocks without purchasing shares.
Demand for equity derivatives has surged, with record trading volumes in 2025.

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CME Group will launch Single Stock futures this summer, pending regulatory approval.
The contracts will include over 50 U.S. stocks from Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500), Nasdaq-100, and Russell 1000, including Alphabet, Meta, NVIDIA, and Tesla.
Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities at CME Group, said the products offer cost-effective exposure to individual stocks without purchasing shares.
Demand for equity derivatives has surged, with record trading volumes in 2025.