Rathbones Group PLC Increases Stake in CME Group

Financial firm boosts holdings in major exchange operator

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:14am

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Rathbones Group PLC, a global investment management firm, increased its stake in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) by 1.1% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. Rathbones now owns 999,530 shares of the financial services provider, making it one of the company's largest institutional investors.

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. As a major institutional investor, Rathbones' increased position in CME Group signals confidence in the exchange operator's long-term growth prospects.

The details

Rathbones Group PLC added 10,602 shares of CME Group during the fourth quarter, bringing its total stake to just under 1 million shares. The firm's investment in CME Group now accounts for 0.8% of its overall portfolio, making it the 23rd largest holding. CME Group has a market capitalization of over $109 billion.

  • Rathbones increased its CME Group stake in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Rathbones' current position in CME Group was disclosed in a recent SEC filing.

The players

Rathbones Group PLC

A global investment management firm that has increased its stake in CME Group, one of the world's largest derivatives exchange operators.

CME Group Inc.

A financial services company that operates major derivatives exchanges including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, and NYMEX.

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The takeaway

Rathbones' increased investment in CME Group signals confidence in the exchange operator's long-term growth potential, as the firm continues to be a major player in global derivatives markets.