CME Group Shares Purchased by Hilltop Holdings

Institutional investor Hilltop Holdings boosts stake in CME Group by over 100%

Mar. 17, 2026 at 11:20am

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Hilltop Holdings Inc. increased its holdings in shares of CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) by 105.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 10,534 shares of the financial services provider's stock, worth $2.85 million.

Why it matters

CME Group operates some of the world's largest derivatives exchanges, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The company's performance is closely watched by institutional investors as an indicator of broader financial market activity and sentiment.

The details

Hilltop Holdings, an institutional investor, purchased an additional 5,413 shares of CME Group stock in the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 10,534 shares. This represents a 105.7% increase in Hilltop's position in CME Group. The shares were worth approximately $2.85 million as of the most recent SEC filing.

  • Hilltop Holdings increased its CME Group holdings during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Hilltop Holdings Inc.

A financial services holding company that provides banking, broker-dealer, mortgage origination and servicing, and insurance services.

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, the Chicago Board of Trade, the New York Mercantile Exchange, and COMEX.

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The takeaway

The increase in Hilltop Holdings' stake in CME Group suggests the institutional investor sees continued growth potential in the global derivatives exchange operator, which could signal broader optimism about the financial markets.