Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. Reduces CME Group Stake

Spanish banking group sells 6,800 shares of the financial services provider

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:19am

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA), a major Spanish banking group, reduced its position in shares of CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) by 14.5% during the third quarter, according to the company's latest 13F filing with the SEC. BBVA now owns 39,960 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at $10,798,000 at the end of the quarter.

Why it matters

CME Group operates some of the world's largest and most liquid derivatives exchanges, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), and New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). The company's trading volumes and market share are closely watched by investors as indicators of overall financial market activity.

The details

In the third quarter, BBVA sold 6,800 shares of CME Group, reducing its total stake to 39,960 shares. The sale represented a 14.5% decrease in BBVA's position in the company. CME Group's shares have traded in the range of $248.53 to $329.16 over the past 52 weeks, closing at $311.40 on Monday.

  • BBVA reduced its CME Group stake during the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

A major Spanish banking group that has reduced its position in CME Group Inc.

CME Group Inc.

A global markets company that operates some of the world's largest and most liquid derivatives exchanges.

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The takeaway

BBVA's reduction in its CME Group stake suggests the Spanish bank may be rebalancing its portfolio or taking profits, but the move does not necessarily indicate any broader concerns about CME Group's business or outlook. CME Group remains a leading player in the global derivatives market.