Quantbot Technologies Boosts CME Group Stake by 435%

Hedge fund increases holdings in financial services provider during third quarter

Mar. 3, 2026 at 12:39am

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Quantbot Technologies LP significantly increased its stake in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) during the third quarter of 2025, boosting its holdings by 435.8% to 23,009 shares worth $6.2 million, according to a recent SEC filing.

Why it matters

CME Group operates some of the world's largest derivatives exchanges, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, and NYMEX. The company's performance is closely watched as an indicator of broader trends in financial markets and investor sentiment.

The details

Quantbot Technologies, a quantitative hedge fund, added 18,715 shares of CME Group stock in the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 23,009 shares. The firm's increased stake in CME Group was part of a broader investment strategy, as the fund also made changes to its positions in other financial services companies during the period.

  • Quantbot Technologies filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2025 on March 1, 2026.

The players

Quantbot Technologies LP

A quantitative hedge fund that significantly increased its stake in CME Group during the third quarter of 2025.

CME Group Inc.

A global markets company that operates some of the world's largest and most liquid derivatives exchanges, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, and NYMEX.

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The takeaway

Quantbot Technologies' increased investment in CME Group suggests the hedge fund sees continued growth potential in the financial services provider, which operates critical market infrastructure for global derivatives trading.