Moran Wealth Management Trims CME Group Stake

Financial firm reduces holdings in major derivatives exchange operator

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:25am

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An extreme close-up of the inner workings of a financial trading platform, with a focus on the heavy, industrial machinery that powers modern markets.Moran Wealth Management's trimming of its CME Group stake reflects broader trends in the financial markets.Chicago Today

Moran Wealth Management LLC, a financial advisory firm, has reduced its position in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) by 12.1% during the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 64,707 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at $17.67 million.

Why it matters

CME Group operates some of the world's largest derivatives exchanges, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. Institutional investors' trading activity in CME Group shares can provide insights into broader trends in the financial markets and investor sentiment.

The details

According to the filing, Moran Wealth Management sold 8,898 shares of CME Group during the fourth quarter. The firm now holds a total of 64,707 shares, down from 73,605 shares at the end of the previous quarter. CME Group's stock price has fluctuated in recent months, trading between $251.90 and $329.16 over the past year.

  • Moran Wealth Management reduced its CME Group stake during the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • The firm filed its latest 13F report with the SEC on April 18, 2026.

The players

Moran Wealth Management LLC

A financial advisory firm that manages investments for institutional and individual clients.

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 and the Chicago Board of Trade.

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The takeaway

Moran Wealth Management's reduction in its CME Group holdings reflects broader market trends and investor sentiment around the financial services sector. As a major player in the derivatives market, CME Group's performance is closely watched by institutional investors and can provide insights into the health of the broader financial system.