CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE)

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CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE)


The CBOE Futures Exchange started trading in 2004. The all-electronic exchange operates an open access market model with dedicated market makers and market participants providing liquidity. The exchange is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBOE Holdings, Inc.

CFE offers futures products on equity indices, such as the S&P 500 Index, and futures products on volatility, such as the CBOE S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX) futures.

CFE products trade on an all-electronic platform powered by CBOEdirect. Trades are cleared by the OCC.