Cboe Global Markets Reports Trading Volume for April 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) reported April 2026 trading volumes across business lines, with notable records and mixed month/year trends. Index options ADV rose to 6.257 million contracts (Apr 2026), +23.0% YoY; multi-listed options ADV was 14.374 million, +8.4% YoY. Futures ADV fell 28.0% YoY to 222k contracts. Cboe set single-day records for proprietary index options (Apr 14) and SPX options (Apr 17).
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Positive
- Index options ADV +23.0% YoY to 6.257M contracts
- Multi-listed options ADV +8.4% YoY to 14.374M contracts
- Single-day records for proprietary index options and SPX options
Negative
- Futures ADV down 28.0% YoY to 222k contracts
- U.S. On-Exchange equities matched shares down 20.8% YoY
- Global FX volume declined 11.4% YoY to $57,873M
News Market Reaction – CBOE
On the day this news was published, CBOE gained 0.59%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
CBOE is up 3.65% while key peers like NDAQ, FDS, MSCI, TRU, and MORN show negative price changes, and only MSCI appears in momentum scanners, indicating today’s move is stock-specific rather than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 01 | Q1 2026 earnings | Positive | +8.9% | Record net revenue and EPS with higher 2026 growth targets and lower expenses. |
| Apr 22 | Asset divestiture deal | Positive | -1.1% | Sale of Cboe Australia and Canada to TMX Group for $300 million. |
| Apr 06 | March volume update | Positive | -0.1% | Record proprietary index options ADV and strong multi-asset volume metrics. |
| Mar 31 | Media collaboration | Positive | -0.4% | Multi-year CNBC collaboration for daily live coverage from Cboe’s floor. |
| Mar 17 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -2.0% | Announcement of date and time for 1Q26 earnings release and call. |
Recent Cboe news with strong financial results has coincided with notable positive moves, while many strategic or operational updates have seen muted or slightly negative reactions.
Over the past several months, Cboe has combined strong financial execution with significant strategic changes. On May 1, 2026, it reported record 1Q26 net revenue and EPS, lifting the stock by 8.95%. This followed an April agreement to sell Cboe Australia and Canada for $300 million, a March volume update highlighting record activity, and a CNBC collaboration to showcase Cboe’s trading floor. Today’s April volume release continues the theme of robust derivatives volumes and operational momentum.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details April 2026 trading activity, highlighting higher multi-listed and index options ADV and record single-day volumes in key products like SPX options. Some areas, such as futures and U.S. on-exchange equities, showed year-over-year declines, underscoring a shift toward derivatives strength. In the context of recently reported record 1Q26 results and strategic realignment, investors may watch how these volume trends flow through to RPC, net revenue, and segment profitability in upcoming disclosures.
Key Terms
index options technical
futures technical
global fx technical
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
The data sheet "Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report" contains an overview of certain April trading statistics and market share by business segment, volume in select index products, and RPC/net capture, which is reported on a one-month lag, across business lines.
Average Daily Trading Volume (ADV) by Month | Year-To-Date | |||||||||||
Apr 2026 | Apr 2025 | % Chg | Mar | % | Apr 2026 | Apr 2025 | % | |||||
Multi-listed options (contracts, k) | 14,374 | 13,260 | 8.4 % | 14,203 | 1.2 % | 14,051 | 13,372 | 5.1 % | ||||
Index options (contracts, k) | 6,257 | 5,087 | 23.0 % | 6,876 | -9.0 % | 6,167 | 4,853 | 27.1 % | ||||
Futures (contracts, k)1 | 222 | 309 | -28.0 % | 338 | -34.1 % | 268 | 265 | 1.1 % | ||||
1,677 | 2,118 | -20.8 % | 2,048 | -18.1 % | 1,890 | 1,765 | 7.1 % | |||||
220 | 125 | 75.7 % | 240 | -8.4 % | 242 | 100 | 142.8 % | |||||
Canadian Equities (matched shares, k) | 195,488 | 170,517 | 14.6 % | 203,135 | -3.8 % | 210,630 | 162,357 | 29.7 % | ||||
European Equities (€, mn) | 16,624 | 17,410 | -4.5 % | 18,629 | -10.8 % | 17,122 | 14,684 | 16.6 % | ||||
Australian Equities (AUD, mn) | 1,125 | 1,047 | 7.4 % | 1,318 | -14.7 % | 1,181 | 873 | 35.3 % | ||||
Global FX ($, mn) | 57,873 | 65,340 | -11.4 % | 79,865 | -27.5 % | 67,171 | 55,398 | 21.3 % | ||||
Cboe Clear Europe Cleared Trades (k) | 141,289 | 167,213 | -15.5 % | 169,513 | -16.7 % | 576,006 | 579,285 | -0.6 % | ||||
Cboe Clear Europe Net Settlements (k) | 1,285 | 1,099 | 16.9 % | 1,431 | -10.2 % | 5,216 | 4,300 | 21.3 % | ||||
1 In the second quarter of 2025, Digital futures products were transitioned to Cboe Futures Exchange. Futures metrics prior to the second quarter of 2025 exclude Digital futures products.
April 2026 Trading Volume Highlights
- Cboe's proprietary index options set a single-day record on April 14 with 9.0 million contracts traded.
- S&P 500 Index (SPX) options set a single-day record on April 17 with 6.7 million contracts traded.
- Several areas across the business saw the second-highest monthly ADV on record, including Cboe's proprietary index options (6.3 million), SPX options (5.0 million), mini-SPX options (XSP) (188 thousand contracts), and trading during Cboe's Global Trading Hours (GTH) session (8:15 p.m. to 9:25 a.m. ET) (175 thousand contracts).
About Cboe Global Markets
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE) is a leading global markets operator with a long history of innovation in equity derivatives. Since launching the world's first listed options exchange in 1973, Cboe has pioneered landmark products, including the introduction of S&P 500® index options and the creation of the VIX® Index, the world's leading gauge of market volatility, reshaping how investors manage risk and access opportunity. Today, Cboe operates derivatives, equities, and FX markets, providing trading, clearing, and investment solutions for customers worldwide. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
Cboe Media Contacts | Cboe Analyst Contact | ||||
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