Cboe Global Markets is the world's leading exchange network for derivatives, securities, and digital asset trading solutions. Founded in 1973 as the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Cboe pioneered the first listed options contract in the United States, fundamentally transforming the financial landscape. Today, the company operates a robust portfolio of exchanges across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, offering access to options, futures, cash equities, and foreign exchange markets. Cboe is renowned for creating and maintaining the VIX® Index, the global benchmark for market volatility, which has become an essential tool for investors worldwide.
The company's cutting-edge technology powers markets globally through its unified trading platform, delivering real-time data, analytics, and clearing services to market participants. Cboe's commitment to innovation is evident in its continuous development of new products and solutions that help investors manage risk and achieve their financial objectives. With approximately 1,661 employees across offices in Chicago, New York, and international locations, Cboe combines deep market expertise with technological leadership. The company's purpose is to build trusted markets that provide a foundation of confidence, enabling investors to focus on managing risk and building sustainable financial futures.