ICE Reports May 2015 Volumes, FX Contracts Undergo Staunch Rise

Intercontinental Exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv Read this Term (NYSE: ICE), a comprehensive network of exchanges and clearing houses, has released volumes for the month ending May 2015, according to an ICE statement.

Last month, ICE reported its financial metrics ending March 31, 2015 – ICE yielded a consolidated net income of $315 million on $850 million consolidated revenues. In addition, diluted earnings per share (EPS) in Q1 2015 were $2.80.

Overall, ICE’s May 2015 futures and options average daily volume (ADV) witnessed a decline of -8.0% YoY compared against May 2014. Alternatively, commodities ADV was reported at 2,547,000 in May 2015, climbing 16% YoY from 2,203,000 contracts in May 2014 as well.

Equity derivatives on ICE came in at 1,009,000 contracts in May 2015, falling -22.0% YoY from 1,297,000 contracts in May 2014. This corresponded with a respective decrease of -11.0% and -26.0% YoY for equity indices and single stock Equities Equities Equities can be characterized as stocks or shares in a company that investors can buy or sell. When you buy a stock, you are in essence buying an equity, becoming a partial owner of shares in a specific company or fund.However, equities do not pay a fixed interest rate, and as such are not considered guaranteed income. As such, equity markets are often associated with risk.When a company issues bonds, it’s taking loans from buyers. When a company offers shares, on the other hand, it’s selling pa Equities can be characterized as stocks or shares in a company that investors can buy or sell. When you buy a stock, you are in essence buying an equity, becoming a partial owner of shares in a specific company or fund.However, equities do not pay a fixed interest rate, and as such are not considered guaranteed income. As such, equity markets are often associated with risk.When a company issues bonds, it’s taking loans from buyers. When a company offers shares, on the other hand, it’s selling pa Read this Term volumes in May 2015.

One area of staunch growth during May 2015 was total foreign exchange (FX) and credit at ICE – May 2015 saw an ADV of 56,000 contracts for FX and credit, good for a 181% YoY growth against May 2014.