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4. CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME)

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On June 11, CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) announced plans to expand its benchmark equity index futures lineup with the introduction of four new E-mini contracts, subject to regulatory approval. Scheduled to launch on June 29, the new offerings include E-mini Morningstar U.S. Total Market Index futures, E-mini Russell 3000 Index futures, E-mini S&P 1500 Composite Index futures, and E-mini S&P Total Market Index futures. These products will provide investors with broader exposure to U.S. equities, covering more than 90% of the investable U.S. market capitalization and further strengthening CME’s position as a leading provider of index-based risk management and trading solutions.

The same day, CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) announced the planned launch of financially settled Micro E-mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 options, also expected to begin trading on June 29, pending regulatory review. The new contracts will be one-tenth the size of traditional E-mini options and will feature short-dated expirations throughout the trading week. By offering smaller, cash-settled products that simplify execution and eliminate futures delivery requirements, CME is broadening market accessibility and enhancing flexibility for a wider range of participants.

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) allows institutional participants to manage risk and trade futures, options, and indices across all major asset classes. The exchange offers highly regulated, cash-settled derivatives like Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and crypto-index products.