CME Group Notches Record ADV in Q1, FX Volumes Fall

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CME Group (NASDAQ: CME), one of the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, has reported its volumes for Q1 2016 as well as March, which were broadly stronger than last quarter as well as over a YoY comparison, according to a CME statement.

Unlike the previous two quarters, CME Group’s volumes managed to trend in an upward direction during Q1 2016, a record average daily volume (ADV) of 16.9 million contracts, up 28.0% QoQ from 13.2 million contracts in Q4 2015. Over a yearly timetable this figure was also strong, swelling 12.7% YoY from 14.9 million contracts in Q1 2015.

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