Cboe Global Markets and MSCI have joined forces to introduce index options and volatility indices. These options, expected to launch on March 18 after regulatory approval, will enable investors to access diverse exposures across international, developed, emerging, and US markets.

Catherine Clay, the Global Head of Derivatives at Cboe, mentioned: "We are excited to expand our Cboe-MSCI toolkit with additional index options and volatility indices, an enhancement that will not only broaden our customers' product choice but also enrich the ways they interact with and analyze the global markets."

"Crucially, the three new index options, which cover developed and emerging markets, are expected to give investors comprehensive access to gain a variety of different exposures around the globe."

Introducing New Offerings

Cboe and MSCI will introduce three new index options tied to MSCI's benchmarks: the MSCI World Index, the MSCI ACWI Index, and the MSCI USA Index.

Additionally, Cboe will unveil two new volatility indices, the Cboe MSCI EAFE Volatility Index and the Cboe MSCI Emerging Markets Volatility Index. These indices enable investors to assess market sentiment and anticipate fluctuations with precision.

Recently, BlackRock's iShares ETFs debuted on Cboe Australia as part of the firm's global expansion. Cboe, renowned for its ETF listing platform in the US, Europe, and Canada, now hosts new iShares ETFs. This has reportedly strengthened BlackRock's position among top asset management firms globally.

Cboe Global Markets Expand Offerings

The newly listed iShares ETFs, including IMTM, IQLT, and IVLU, broaden investment avenues for Australian investors seeking exposure to global markets.

Cboe has over 680 ETF listings in the US. With Cboe Australia accounting for up to 40% of the country's daily ETF trading volume, the introduction of iShares ETFs strengthened the platform's market presence and options for investors.

Recently, Cboe Global Markets released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023, highlighting a surge in diluted earnings per share of 33%. Options' net revenue elevated 15% due to increased trading volumes and high fees, while North American Equities experienced a decline of 10%, primarily due to changes in transaction and clearing fees.