CME Group Inc
NASDAQ:CME
During the last 3 months CME Group Inc insiders bought 381.1k USD , and sold 16.3m USD worth of shares. The stock price has increased by 13% over this period (open performance analysis).
The last transaction was made on
Mar 26, 2025
by
Shepard William R
(Director)
, who
bought
69.1k USD
worth of CME shares.
During the last 3 months CME Group Inc insiders bought 381.1k USD , and sold 16.3m USD worth of shares. The stock price has increased by 13% over this period (open performance analysis).
The last transaction was made on
Mar 26, 2025
by
Shepard William R
(Director)
, who
bought
69.1k USD
worth of CME shares.
CME Group Inc
Glance View
CME Group Inc., often hailed as a titan in the world of financial exchanges, has evolved significantly since its humble beginnings in the mid-19th century. Originally starting as the Chicago Butter and Egg Board, the organization transformed into the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Over the years, through strategic mergers and acquisitions, it expanded into a global powerhouse, encompassing the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), and the Commodity Exchange (COMEX). This strategic evolution allowed CME Group to establish itself as a leader in the futures and options markets. By offering a diverse suite of products that cover everything from agricultural commodities to interest rates, foreign exchange, metals, and energy products, CME Group has succeeded in attracting participants from across the globe, all seeking a platform to hedge risks, speculate, or invest. The heart of CME Group's business model lies in providing a highly efficient and reliable marketplace for derivative instruments. It generates revenue primarily through clearing and transaction fees whenever a contract changes hands within its exchanges. The company's clearing services play a critical role in safeguarding the financial system by ensuring the integrity and protection of trades through a robust, centralized framework. Moreover, CME Group has embraced technological advancements, developing electronic trading systems that facilitate high-speed trade execution and reduced transaction costs. It also offers valuable market data and information products, which have become essential tools for market participants looking to make informed decisions. As the appetite for derivatives grows alongside global economic complexities, CME Group continues to adapt, maintaining its stature as an essential facilitator of global trade and risk management.
What is Insider Trading?
Insider trading refers to the buying or selling of a company’s stock by individuals with access to non-public, material information about the company.
While legal insider trading occurs when insiders follow disclosure rules, illegal insider trading involves trading based on confidential information and is prohibited by law.
Why is Insider Trading Important?
It isn't a coincidence that corporate executives seem to always buy at the right times. After all, they have access to every bit of company information you could ever want.
However, the fact that company executives have unique insights doesn't mean that individual investors are always left in the dark. Insider trading data is out there for all who want to use it.
Insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the price will rise.
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