CME to Launch Single-Stock Futures on July 27, Covering Over 50 U.S. Stocks Including NVIDIA and SpaceX

CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, announced that it will launch single-stock futures on July 27, initially covering more than 50 popular U.S. stocks. This move marks a significant expansion in risk management tools for single stocks available to institutional and retail investors.

In a press release issued on June 30, CME stated that the aforementioned products will be officially listed pending regulatory approval. The initial lineup comprises 55 standard contracts and 22 micro contracts, covering Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, NVIDIA, and SpaceX, among others.

Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equity, FX, and Alternative Products at CME, noted that clients seek more precise ways to manage single-stock price risk while fully leveraging the capital efficiency advantages offered by centralized trading venues. He stated that the new products will simplify investor access to highly liquid U.S. stocks and enable traders to flexibly switch between broad-based index hedging and single-stock risk exposure.

This product launch coincides with sustained growth in demand for equity derivatives. Data from CME shows that trading volumes and open interest for related products reached record highs in 2026, providing direct market momentum for this expansion.

Product Design: Parallel Coverage with Standard and Micro Contracts

The newly launched single-stock futures adopt a dual-track contract design to meet the needs of investors of different sizes. The 55 standard contracts target large institutional investors, while the 22 micro contracts lower the entry barrier for retail and small-to-medium investors. Both types of contracts will be listed for trading under the CME rule framework.

In terms of underlying assets, the initial products focus on the largest and most liquid technology and growth stocks in the U.S., including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, NVIDIA, and SpaceX. These underlying assets are core holdings of high market attention, featuring strong demand for hedging and price discovery.

Internal data cited by CME indicates that demand for equity derivatives remained robust in 2026. The average daily volume (ADV) for futures and options reached 8.6 million contracts, with average daily open interest (OI) at 11.7 million contracts; among these, futures ADV was 7.2 million contracts, a 12% year-over-year increase, while the average futures open interest reached 5.4 million contracts, setting a historical record.

Although CME has announced a target listing date of July 27, the press release also clarified that the official launch is contingent upon the completion of all regulatory reviews and procedures. Investors can obtain detailed information about the relevant products via the official website.