Opinions Laura Wallace
CME Group IncCMEDON'T BUYAug 09, 2004
Laura WallaceStock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 10, 2026. Market Open.
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He chose to own this instead of owning gold, silver, or other commodities. You get double the return, with 1/3 the risk. Gets paid on both sides of deals. Capex is very low, so they pay a special dividend at the end of the year on top of their growing dividend.
Not just commodities. Also interest rates, currencies, and anything that can be traded. After January 20, volatility in the market is expected, which means more buying and selling of options and futures. Yield is 2%.
(Analysts’ price target is $245.42)
David DriscollHe bought more when shares plunged after the vote. Market trading volume is up 18% YOY. Also, this is a dividend play and they buyback shares. The past 3 Decembers, they announced a special divided, which he thinks could be $6 this year.
Kevin Simpson
One of the largest exchanges in the world. Good for long term investors as has steady income streams. Futures and derivatives products very profitable (exclusive ownership of futures). Growth in international market and data of users (electronic gold). High barrier to entry also makes for a good business.
Brendan Caldwell
(A Top Pick Mar 30/22, Down 27%) 800-pound gorilla in the derivatives space. Bet heavily on crypto. In technology, he tries to buy the picks and shovels providers. So, companies that will do well agnostic of which technology ends up triumphing. CME may be down, but it's not going out of business.
Premium content(A Top Pick Mar 30/22, Down 17%) Largest futures exchange in the world. Believes company has good exposure to currencies, interest rates and Bitcoin exchange. Expecting new opportunities to emerge from Bitcoin collapse.
Brendan CaldwellBrendan Caldwell
Has come off partly due to trading activity. Earnings were a little disappointing. Would look at something that gives you a little more diversification such as banks, Alcan or oils.