Block trades for E-mini Russell 2000
CME Group is offering an expanded block trading program for E-mini Russell 2000 products, to help facilitate an orderly transition of open interest prior to the expiration of our contractual listing rights in September 2008. Read More.

Now Trading – E-mini S&P SmallCap 600 Options
Launched July 28, 2008, this product offers greater access and flexibility for trading the attractive opportunities of the small-cap market.
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Reduced Fees on Spread-Traded E-mini Options
Retroactive to May 1, 2008, CME Group has waived CME Globex fees on the following E-mini equity index options:

ELIGIBLE CONTRACTS (Must Be Traded As Part of a Spread)
American-Style
• E-mini S&P 500 options
• E-mini NASDAQ-100 options
• E-mini S&P MidCap 400 options
European-Style
• End-of-month (EOM) E-mini S&P 500 options
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Equity Index Research Center
Get the latest information and research for trading CME Group equity index futures and options, including:

• Monthly stock index update, illustrating historical volatility, correlations and ADVs
• Quarterly roll summaries
• Trading strategies from subject matter experts
  

Russell Contractual Listing Rights Expire After the September 2008 Contract Month
At the end of CME Group’s contractual listing rights (after the September 2008 contract month), Russell products will no longer be accessible on the CME Globex platform. In the interim, take advantage of a state-of-the-art trading platform, clearing convenience through CME Clearing, and the quality and liquidity of the E-mini Russell 2000 futures and options markets. 

New EMD-ER2 Intercommodity Spread Tool
A new tool for transferring Russell 2000 open interest to liquid E-mini S&P MidCap 400 futures in one step.
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Use the SMC-ER2 Intercommodity Spread tool to transfer Russell open interest to E-mini S&P SmallCap 600 futures.
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Liquid Trading Alternatives to the Russell 2000
Looking for volatility, diversification, market depth? Our NASDAQ-100, S&P SmallCap 600 and S&P MidCap 400 products offer attractive actionable choices. Compare products using our new, FREE online tool at www.cmegroup.com/choices 

Now Trading – E-mini S&P SmallCap 600 Options
Launched July 28, 2008
E-mini S&P SmallCap 600 options offer attractive opportunities in the well-established small-cap market. Fast becoming the preferred U.S. small-cap index, the index tracks a portfolio of investable, financially viable small-cap companies offering superior performance. Read More.
Reduced Fees on Spread-Traded E-mini Options
Retroactive to May 1, 2008, CME Group has waived CME Globex fees on the following E-mini equity index options:

ELIGIBLE CONTRACTS (Must Be Traded As Part of a Spread)
American-Style
• E-mini S&P 500 options
• E-mini NASDAQ-100 options
• E-mini S&P MidCap 400 options
European-Style
• End-of-month (EOM) E-mini S&P 500 options
Read More.

E-mini S&P MidCap 400 Options
CME Group recently launched new E-mini S&P MidCap 400 options (EMD). These contracts offer an efficient way to capture the attractive opportunities of the mid-cap equity market and to diversify vs. the S&P 500 Index. They also complement the existing E-mini S&P MidCap 400 futures, which trade an average of 25,000 contracts per day.

Russell Index contracts will be listed at CME Group through the SEP 2008 expiration.
At the end of CME Group’s contractual listing rights (after the September 2008 contract month), Russell products will no longer be accessible on the CME Globex platform. In the interim, take advantage of a state-of-the-art trading platform, clearing convenience through CME Clearing, and the quality and liquidity of the E-mini Russell 2000 futures and options markets.

Free Real-Time E-mini Options Quotes
View free live quotes on E-mini options at cme.com/eminioptions

CME E-mini S&P 500 options

CME E-mini S&P 500 end-of-month (EOM) options

CME E-mini NASDAQ-100 options