Along with higher flexibility, we can see increasing volume futures options, used for price speculations and as a hedging instrument.
Average daily volume (ADV) of futures options traded on CME Group increased on a yearly basis over 14%. In February 2015 ADV exceeded 2,8 milion deals. The most traded options were Interest Rates futures (60% from total ADV). February AVD for options on Forex futures reached 74 969 contracts. This figure represents increase of 23%. The highest liquidity could be seen at USD/JPY and EUR/USD. For more ADV details:
• EUR/USD options: 39 653 ADV
• USD/JPY options: 10 437 ADV
• GBP/USD options: 12 003 ADV
• USD/CAD options: 5 998 ADV
• AUD/USD options: 5 853 ADV
