CME
Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
CME commonly refers to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, one of the exchanges within CME Group. It is a major marketplace for futures and options.
What trades there?
CME Group markets include futures and options tied to interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural products, energy, metals and other assets.
Why the exchange matters to a futures trader
The exchange publishes the contract specifications: contract size, tick size, trading hours, listed months, settlement method and expiration rules. Those details should be checked before trading any futures contract.
See Futures Contract Specifications Explained.
Sources and further reading
- CME Group — official exchange website.