11 Biggest Futures Exchanges in the World 2015

Knowing about 11 biggest futures exchanges in the world in 2015 can be a profitable piece of knowledge considering their importance in financial markets and impact on the economy. Futures exchanges are dominating financial markets by attracting investors and traders. While some established and older futures exchanges are consolidating their position, new players are making rapid inroads. Increasing penetration in emerging economies coupled with the adoption of advanced technological platforms resulted in a dynamic market scenario. The trend is clearly showing a shift of activity in fast-growing developing markets.

Financial markets are playing an important role in economic development of any nation. They not only act as a barometer of health and growth of economy but also create a real-time platform for price discovery. As a result, all  financial players keenly participate into futures markets in order to gain from this dynamic activity. One of our previous post on the 20 Largest Stock Exchanges in the World provides insights about stock markets industry globally.

In order to rank futures exchanges in the world, we have taken values of the volume of contracts traded from Futures Industry Magazine (FIA) Annual Report as the key reference. Here is the list of 11 Biggest Futures Exchanges in the World 2015.

11. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) – $725.84 million

Located in Mumbai, BSE is the oldest stock market in Asia and second largest in India. It posted impressive 184.8% volume growth during 2014 compared with previous year.

10. Dalian Commodity Exchange – $769.68 million

One of biggest futures exchanges in mainland China. Located at Dalian, Liaoning province it recorded 9.9% volume growth in 2014.

9. Shanghai Futures Exchange – $842.29 million

Located in Shanghai, the exchange showed commendable volume growth of 31.1% during 2014. As a result, it displaced Dalian Commodity Exchange to become largest futures exchange in China.

8. Nasdaq OMX – $1.13 billion

It is located in New York and focuses on trading in the technology sector. Due to stiff competition from emerging markets volumes are showing a negative trend.

7. CBOE Holdings – $1.32 billion

CBOE is the largest options exchange in the US and located in Chicago. It continued its dominance by expanding the trading volume by 11.6% over previous year.

6. Moscow Exchange – $1.41 billion

Established in 2011, it is the largest exchange in Russia. Moscow Exchange posted notable 24.6% volume growth in 2014.

5. BM&FBovespa – $1.42 billion

Largest exchange in Latin America and located in São Paulo, Brazil. Last year was not a great one as trading volume shrunk by 11.6%.

4. National Stock Exchange (NSE) – 1.88 billion

Largest exchange of India is based in the economic capital of India, Mumbai. Rising competition is taking market share away from NSE.

3. Eurex – 2.09 billion

Eurex is located in Eschborn, Germany and is one of the favorite futures exchange connecting more than 700 locations in the world.

2. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) – $2.27 billion

Headquartered in Atlanta (USA), ICE is a leading network regulated exchanges and clearing houses network offering more than 12,000 Traded Contracts & Securities.

1. CME Group – $3.44 billion

CME Group Inc. (Chicago Mercantile Exchange & Chicago Board of Trade) is the biggest futures exchange in the world in 2015 with more than $1 quadrillion turnover. Continuing its dominance, CME registered 8.9% volume growth in 2014.