Cboe Global Markets Reports Trading Volume for August 2026
August 2026 data show higher index options, FX and clearing activity for Cboe, while futures and U.S. on-exchange equities volumes declined year over year.
Rhea-AI Summary
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) reported detailed trading volumes for August 2026 across options, futures, equities, FX and clearing.
Multi-listed options average daily volume (ADV) was 14,801 thousand contracts, up 3.3% from August 2025 but down 5.7% from July 2026; year-to-date ADV rose 14.2% year over year to 14,921 thousand. Index options ADV increased 17.4% year over year to 5,743 thousand, with year-to-date ADV up 29.3% versus 2025.
Futures ADV was 163 thousand contracts, down 25.3% versus August 2025 and 21.3% versus July 2026. U.S. on-exchange equities matched volume averaged 1,481 million shares, a 10.0% decline year over year, while off-exchange ADV fell 7.8% to 211 million shares. Canadian equities ADV rose 13.3% year over year to 168,224 thousand shares and European equities ADV increased 5.2% to €11,262 million.
Global FX ADV climbed 14.1% year over year to $55,715 million. Cboe Clear Europe cleared trades grew 19.7% year over year to 117,787 thousand, with net settlements up 20.4% to 1,342 thousand. Cboe’s mini-SPX (XSP) options set a monthly ADV record of 241 thousand contracts in August 2026.
Positive
- Index options ADV 5,743k in Aug 2026, +17.4% vs Aug 2025; year-to-date +29.3%
- Multi-listed options ADV 14,801k in Aug 2026, +3.3% vs Aug 2025; year-to-date +14.2%
- Global FX ADV $55,715m in Aug 2026, +14.1% vs Aug 2025; year-to-date +21.0%
- Cboe Clear Europe cleared trades 117,787k in Aug 2026, +19.7% vs Aug 2025; net settlements +20.4%
- Canadian equities ADV 168,224k shares in Aug 2026, +13.3% vs Aug 2025; year-to-date +23.3%
- Mini-SPX (XSP) options set a monthly ADV record of 241k contracts in Aug 2026
Negative
- Futures ADV 163k in Aug 2026, -25.3% vs Aug 2025 and -21.3% vs Jul 2026
- U.S. on-exchange equities ADV 1,481m shares in Aug 2026, -10.0% vs Aug 2025 and -5.6% vs Jul 2026
- U.S. off-exchange equities ADV 211m shares in Aug 2026, -7.8% vs Aug 2025
- European equities ADV €11,262m in Aug 2026, -19.7% vs Jul 2026 despite year-over-year growth
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13 | Dividend increase | Positive | +1.0% | Quarterly dividend increased 19%, extending Cboe's annual dividend-growth record. |
| Aug 06 | Clearing expansion | Positive | +1.6% | Cboe Clear Europe planned fixed-income expansion for its securities-financing clearing service. |
| Aug 05 | July volume report | Positive | +1.6% | July derivatives and FX volumes grew, while Cboe reported multiple trading records. |
| Aug 02 | Australia sale | Positive | -4.0% | Cboe completed the sale of Cboe Australia to TMX Group. |
| Jul 31 | Second-quarter earnings | Positive | +4.6% | Second-quarter revenue, EPS, margins, and full-year growth targets increased. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
CBOE's recent news reactions were mostly positive, with four of five selected events followed by gains.
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The data sheet "Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report" contains an overview of certain August 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 | |||||||||||
Aug 2026 | Aug 2025 | % Chg | Jul | % | Aug 2026 | Aug 2025 | % | |||||
Multi-listed options (contracts, k) | 14,801 | 14,325 | 3.3 % | 15,687 | -5.7 % | 14,921 | 13,069 | 14.2 % | ||||
Index options (contracts, k) | 5,743 | 4,893 | 17.4 % | 5,990 | -4.1 % | 6,094 | 4,714 | 29.3 % | ||||
Futures (contracts, k)1 | 163 | 218 | -25.3 % | 207 | -21.3 % | 235 | 225 | 4.5 % | ||||
1,481 | 1,646 | -10.0 % | 1,569 | -5.6 % | 1,825 | 1,767 | 3.3 % | |||||
211 | 229 | -7.8 % | 208 | 1.8 % | 235 | 128 | 83.2 % | |||||
Canadian Equities (matched shares, k) | 168,224 | 148,538 | 13.3 % | 144,124 | 16.7 % | 189,335 | 153,608 | 23.3 % | ||||
European Equities (€, mn) | 11,262 | 10,701 | 5.2 % | 14,024 | -19.7 % | 15,422 | 13,206 | 16.8 % | ||||
Global FX ($, mn) | 55,715 | 48,819 | 14.1 % | 61,071 | -8.8 % | 63,662 | 52,608 | 21.0 % | ||||
Cboe Clear Europe Cleared Trades (k) | 117,787 | 98,364 | 19.7 % | 147,855 | -20.3 % | 1,122,841 | 1,034,345 | 8.6 % | ||||
Cboe Clear Europe Net Settlements (k) | 1,342 | 1,115 | 20.4 % | 1,442 | -6.9 % | 10,679 | 8,841 | 20.8 % | ||||
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. | ||||||||||||
On July 31, 2026, Cboe completed the sale of Cboe Australia to TMX Group Limited. As the divestiture is now complete, all Australian Equities metrics have been removed from this report. | ||||||||||||
August 2026 Trading Volume Highlights
- Cboe's mini-SPX (XSP) options set a monthly ADV record of 241 thousand contracts, eclipsing the previous record set in July of 2026.
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FAQ
How did Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) trading volumes perform in August 2026?
In August 2026, Cboe reported higher year-over-year volumes in multi-listed options, index options, Canadian and European equities, Global FX, and Cboe Clear Europe. Futures and U.S. equities volumes declined versus August 2025, and several categories were lower than July 2026.
What were Cboe (CBOE) multi-listed and index options volumes for August 2026?
Average daily volume in multi-listed options was 14,801 thousand contracts in August 2026, up 3.3% from August 2025. Index options ADV was 5,743 thousand contracts, a 17.4% year-over-year increase, with year-to-date index options ADV up 29.3% versus 2025.
How did Cboe (CBOE) futures trading volume change in August 2026?
Futures average daily volume was 163 thousand contracts in August 2026, down 25.3% compared with August 2025 and down 21.3% versus July 2026. Year-to-date futures ADV of 235 thousand contracts was modestly higher, 4.5% above the same period in 2025.
What were Cboe (CBOE) U.S. equities trading volumes in August 2026?
For August 2026, U.S. on-exchange equities matched ADV was 1,481 million shares, 10.0% lower than August 2025 and 5.6% below July 2026. U.S. off-exchange equities matched ADV was 211 million shares, down 7.8% year over year but slightly above July 2026.
How did Global FX and Cboe Clear Europe volumes trend for Cboe (CBOE) in August 2026?
Global FX average daily volume reached $55,715 million in August 2026, 14.1% higher than August 2025. Cboe Clear Europe cleared 117,787 thousand trades, up 19.7% year over year, and net settlements increased 20.4% to 1,342 thousand.
Did Cboe (CBOE) report any records for mini-SPX (XSP) options in August 2026?
Yes. Cboe’s mini-SPX (XSP) options set a new monthly average daily volume record of 241 thousand contracts in August 2026, surpassing the previous record established in July 2026.
What happened to Cboe Australia metrics in Cboe (CBOE) August 2026 volume report?
Cboe completed the sale of Cboe Australia to TMX Group Limited on July 31, 2026. Following this divestiture, all Australian equities metrics have been removed from the August 2026 trading volume report.