2024 Annual ETD Volume Review

This webinar presents a quarterly analysis of trends in exchange-traded derivatives (ETD) trading in 2024, focusing on volume and open interest across various asset classes. The discussion covers significant growth in options volume, particularly in Asia-Pacific markets (driven by India's retail trading, later impacted by regulatory crackdowns), and the rise of micro-contracts attracting retail traders in the US. A key theme is the increasing popularity of short-duration options contracts, used by both retail and institutional investors for enhanced flexibility in risk management. The analysis also highlights the dominance of SOFR contracts in interest rates and the growth of total return futures, reflecting institutional preferences for efficient portfolio management. The webinar concludes with a discussion on commodity markets, noting the growth in refined products and LNG contracts.