Cboe Global Mark Stock Price, News & Analysis

Cboe Global Markets has declared a $0.42 per share cash dividend for Q3 2020, marking a 17% increase from the previous $0.36 dividend. The dividend, reflecting the company's financial strength, is payable on September 15, 2020, to stockholders of record as of August 28, 2020. This increase signifies Cboe's commitment to returning capital to shareholders, following a decade of uninterrupted dividend growth since its IPO.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) has announced the election of Jennifer McPeek to its Board of Directors, filling a vacancy and expanding the board to 13 members. McPeek, with a strong background in finance, previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Russell Investments and Janus Capital Group. Cboe's CEO, Ed Tilly, expressed confidence that her experience will enhance the board's leadership and support the company's strategic initiatives aimed at growth and shareholder value. Cboe is a leading exchange holding company, providing diverse trading solutions worldwide.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) reported its trading volume for July 2020, showing significant growth in options trading and a substantial increase in equities volume. Total options volume reached 197,011 contracts, up 32.9% from July 2019, while U.S. equities volume rose to 35,414 million shares, a 48.3% year-over-year increase. Although futures trading witnessed a decline of 39.2%, July marked a solid month for Cboe with notable advancements in its equity exchanges, particularly with Cboe BZX, which saw a 58% increase in average daily volume. The report reflects a positive trend in trading activity across multiple asset classes.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) announced the successful acquisition of MATCHNow, Canada's largest equities alternative trading system, on August 4, 2020. This strategic move expands Cboe's reach in the Canadian capital markets, with MATCHNow capturing nearly 65% of Canada's dark trading market. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive, adding approximately $0.01 to earnings per share in 2020. MATCHNow generated over CAD 10 million in revenue in 2019, enhancing Cboe’s equities product capabilities and market competition.

Cboe Global Markets, one of the largest exchange holding companies worldwide, will have Chris Isaacson and Brian Schell present at the UBS Financial Services Virtual Conference on August 11 at 11:40 a.m. ET. Investors can access the live webcast and future replay on the Cboe Investor Relations page. Cboe operates leading exchanges offering solutions in various asset classes, including options, futures, and equities, and is recognized for its innovation in trading technologies.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) announced plans to introduce periodic auctions for U.S. equities, pending regulatory approval. This innovative trading mechanism, modeled after a successful European offering, aims to enhance liquidity and execution outcomes for market participants. The auctions will occur frequently throughout the trading day, allowing participants to efficiently find liquidity with minimal market impact. Cboe's European periodic auction, launched in 2015, accounts for over 70% of activity in Europe, showcasing its potential success in the U.S. market.

Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE) announced the launch of Mini Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) futures trading on the Cboe Futures Exchange starting August 10, 2020, pending regulatory approval. These contracts, smaller in size with a $100 multiplier, aim to offer greater flexibility for volatility risk management. Cboe's CEO Ed Tilly highlighted that this product expansion intends to meet rising investor demand and enhance trading opportunities. VIX futures, introduced in 2004, remain a key tool for trading expectations of S&P 500 volatility.

Cboe Global Markets reported a significant increase in trading volume for June 2020, with options volume rising 64.9% from June 2019. Total June options volume reached 234,193 thousand contracts, while U.S. equities surged 101.6% year-over-year, totaling 44,432 million shares. Cboe EDGX Options Exchange set records for monthly total volume with over 29 million contracts traded. Despite these gains, futures volume saw a slight decline of 2.2%. The company anticipates second-quarter RPC for options to exceed previous averages due to lower rebates.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) has completed the acquisition of EuroCCP, a prominent pan-European equities clearing house, enhancing its European operations. This strategic move enables Cboe to launch Cboe Europe Derivatives in Amsterdam by mid-2021, pending regulatory approvals. EuroCCP currently clears trades for 37 venues, covering nearly 95% of European equity trades. As part of the acquisition, EuroCCP has secured a €1.5 billion credit facility, bolstering its liquidity management. However, the transaction is expected to impact earnings per share by $0.08 to $0.10 in 2020 and 2021, primarily due to increased facility fees.