Cboe Releases March 2026 Trading Data: New Records Across Key Segments
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading global markets operator and pioneer in equity derivatives, today released its official March 2026 trading volume statistics. Distributed through PR Newswire, the report provides a detailed snapshot of trading activity across Cboe's business lines, including index options, U.S. and international equities, and global clearing.
March 2026 Trading Volume Highlights
- Proprietary index options: Quarterly ADV record of 6.1 million contracts and a monthly ADV record of 6.9 million contracts
- S&P 500 Index (SPX) options: Quarterly ADV of 4.9 million contracts and a monthly ADV record of 5.4 million contracts
- SPX zero-days-to-expiry (0DTE): Quarterly ADV record of 3.0 million contracts; March ADV record of 3.2 million contracts
- Mini-SPX (XSP) options: Quarterly ADV record of 187,000 contracts; monthly ADV record of 222,000 contracts
- Global Trading Hours (GTH) session: Quarterly ADV record of 164,000 contracts; March ADV record of 195,000 contracts
- Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options: Second-best quarter, with a quarterly ADV of 994,000 contracts
- Cboe U.S. multi-listed options: Second-best quarter on record, with quarterly ADV of 13.9 million contracts
- Trading floor: March monthly open outcry ADV of 2.2 million contracts and record SPX open outcry monthly ADV of 937,000 contracts
- Cboe Europe: Record quarterly average daily notional value (ADNV) of €17.3 billion, and a new monthly ADNV record of €18.6 billion
The report continues Cboe's practice of providing transparency into market activity and infrastructure health. Segment-specific volume and revenue per contract detail is available in the official release.
Why March Figures Matter for Traders
For institutional and active traders, Cboe's monthly scorecard offers insights into market sentiment, risk appetite, and the positioning of professional and retail participants. Record options activity, especially in flagship products like SPX and VIX, can mark heightened engagement or risk management around macro uncertainty.
Stocks365 Take
Traders should note Cboe’s multiple ADV records across index options and equities, reflecting robust market participation and potential revenue tailwinds for the company. We consider Cboe Global Markets both a direct trading opportunity and a relevant barometer for broader market dynamics. As always, monitor price and volume responses in CBOE shares following releases and align with sector volatility trends.
