CME Group IncCMEBUYNov 14, 2008Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 10, 2026. Market Open.
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)
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.
Merging with the Chicago Board of Trade. Great company with a great upside potential from all of the derivatives that need to go on to an exchange. A lot of talk of how there is going to have to be central clearing on a lot of these contracts. Great growth business. Huge competitive advantages. There is risk because current earnings are not that big.