CBOE · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Licensing / Collaboration Deals

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. · 2026-10-30 · Importance 41 · Surprise 42

On September 29, 2026, Cboe announced a 25-year extension of its exclusive licensing agreement with S&P Dow Jones Indices, continuing the collaboration through 2051. The agreement preserves Cboe’s exclusive rights to offer trading in its flagship SPX options. The companies may also collaborate on innovation beyond traditional index derivatives, including tokenized options contracts.

Key facts

• Cboe announced a 25-year extension of its exclusive licensing agreement with S&P DJI on September 29, 2026, continuing the collaboration through 2051 and preserving exclusive rights to offer trading in SPX options. source
• Under its extended agreement with S&P DJI, Cboe may collaborate on innovation beyond traditional index derivatives, including tokenized options contracts. source
• Cboe’s exclusive licenses for proprietary products such as VIX options and futures and SPX options require renewals and influence future trading volumes and revenue. source