Henry Hub Futures Reach Record Open Interest as International Demand Soars

CME Group announced record-breaking performance in its Henry Hub futures contracts, reaching 1.73 million contracts in open interest on October 30, 2024.

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CME Group announced record-breaking performance in its Henry Hub futures contracts, reaching 1.73 million contracts in open interest on October 30, 2024. International participation hit all-time highs with 25% of total trading originating outside the U.S. Average daily volume increased 26% year-to-date to 500,000 contracts, with EMEA up 57% and APAC up 15%. Henry Hub options also showed strong growth, with average daily volume up 62% to 235,000 contracts, reaching the highest levels since 2013. On-screen trading volume outside the U.S. surged 120%.

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• Record open interest of 1.73 million contracts in Henry Hub futures
• 25% of total trading now originates from international markets
• 26% YTD increase in average daily volume to 500,000 contracts
• 57% growth in EMEA trading volume
• 62% increase in Henry Hub options average daily volume

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CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that open interest in its global benchmark Henry Hub futures contract reached a record 1.73 million contracts on October 30, 2024 as international participation is at all-time highs.

"As the U.S. exports record levels of LNG to supply Europe and Asia, Henry Hub remains the most important price reference in global gas markets," said Peter Keavey, Global Head of Energy and Environmental Products at CME Group. "Henry Hub is the largest and most liquid global gas benchmark, with a record 25% of total trading originating outside of the U.S. this year." 

In addition to record open interest, volume in Henry Hub futures has also grown this year. Year-to-date, average daily volume (ADV) is at 500,000, up 26% from last year. Henry Hub futures ADV in EMEA year-to-date is at 111,000, up 57% from last year, while ADV in APAC is at 12,800, up 15%.

CME Group is also the most liquid and effective marketplace for trading Henry Hub options on screen today. Total Henry Hub options ADV year-to-date is currently at a record of 235,000 contracts, up 62% from last year, with average daily open interest at the highest levels since 2013. On-screen volume in and outside of the U.S. has also reached record levels, with ADV up 88% and 120% respectively.

Henry Hub futures and options are listed by and subject to the rules of NYMEX. For more information, please visit here.

As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. 

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What is the current open interest record for CME Group's Henry Hub futures?

CME Group's Henry Hub futures reached a record open interest of 1.73 million contracts on October 30, 2024.

How much has CME Group's Henry Hub futures trading volume increased in 2024?

Henry Hub futures average daily volume increased 26% year-to-date to 500,000 contracts in 2024.

What percentage of CME Group's Henry Hub trading comes from international markets?

25% of total Henry Hub trading originates from outside the United States, marking an all-time high for international participation.

How has CME Group's Henry Hub options performance changed in 2024?

Henry Hub options average daily volume reached a record of 235,000 contracts, up 62% from the previous year.