CME Group Inc.

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About CME Group Inc. (CME)

CME Group Inc. is a Financial Data & Stock Exchanges company operating in the Financial Services sector.

CME trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

Key Statistics

Current Price
$303.14
Market Cap
$108.50B
52-Week High
$329.16
52-Week Low
$218.31
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

$1,000 Invested in CME Group Inc. (CME)

1 Year
$1,198
+20%
3 Years
$1,599
+60%
5 Years
$1,718
+72%
10 Years
$4,279
+328%
Since IPO
$74,505
+7351%

How much would $1,000 invested in CME be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CME 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CME Group Inc. (CME) in 2025 would be worth $1,198 as of November 2026, representing a +19.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CME 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CME Group Inc. (CME) in 2023 would be worth $1,599 as of November 2026, representing a +59.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CME 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CME Group Inc. (CME) in 2021 would be worth $1,718 as of November 2026, representing a +71.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CME 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CME Group Inc. (CME) in 2016 would be worth $4,279 as of November 2026, representing a +327.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CME at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CME Group Inc. (CME) at IPO would be worth $74,505 as of November 2026, representing a +7350.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.84%
Positive Months
160
56% of 286
Negative Months
126
44% of 286
Data Period
23+ years
286 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: May 2009 (+45.3%)
Best month on avg: May (+3.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2008 (-24.9%)
Worst month on avg: April (0.0%)

Over the past 23+ years (286 months), CME Group Inc. (CME) has averaged a monthly return of +1.84% with a median return of +0.96%. The stock had 160 positive months (56%) and 126 negative months (44%). The best month in CME's history was May 2009 with a +45.3% return, while the worst was November 2008 at -24.9%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.6%), and April the weakest (0.0%).

CME's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2004 with a cumulative return of +126.6%, and the worst was 2008 at -104.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 24 years of trading history, CME Group Inc. (CME) has delivered an average annual return of +28.49% with a median return of +24.65%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.59%. The stock posted gains in 19 years (79%) and losses in 5 years (21%).

CME's best year was 2004 with a +218.53% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -68.83%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CME achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+28.49%
Best Year
2004 (+218.53%)
Worst Year
2008 (-68.83%)
Positive Years
19/24
Year Return Start End
2026 +14.79% $264.09 $303.14
2025 +19.83% $220.39 $264.09
2024 +15.41% $190.96 $220.39
2023 +31.32% $145.41 $190.96
2022 -22.89% $188.58 $145.41
2021 +29.47% $145.65 $188.58
2020 -6.34% $155.52 $145.65
2019 +9.67% $141.81 $155.52
2018 +32.15% $107.31 $141.81
2017 +32.35% $81.09 $107.31
2016 +33.93% $60.54 $81.09
2015 +7.65% $56.24 $60.54
2014 +18.33% $47.53 $56.24
2013 +64.01% $28.98 $47.53
2012 +11.39% $26.02 $28.98
2011 -22.65% $33.63 $26.02
2010 -2.72% $34.57 $33.63
2009 +64.30% $21.04 $34.57
2008 -68.83% $67.50 $21.04
2007 +35.37% $49.86 $67.50
2006 +39.48% $35.75 $49.86
2005 +61.83% $22.09 $35.75
2004 +218.53% $6.94 $22.09
2003 +67.49% $4.14 $6.94

Frequently Asked Questions: CME

What sector is CME in? ▼

CME operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.

How has CME performed historically? ▼

Over 24 years of trading history, CME has posted gains in 19 years (79% of the time). The best year was 2004 with a +218.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CME? ▼

You can invest in CME through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CME.

Last updated: 11/1/2026