Cboe Surpasses 1,000 U.S. Listed ETFs Amid Growing Demand for Innovative Products

Cboe Global Markets has surpassed 1,000 U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listings, becoming only the second venue to achieve this milestone. Cboe welcomed 185 new U.S. ETFs in 2025, representing strategies such as derivatives, global equities, fixed income, and cryptocurrency-based products. The ETF industry is experiencing growth and innovation, with new products incorporating more sophisticated strategies and alternative asset classes. Cboe's unique combination of derivatives and market expertise positions it well to assist partners in expanding the ETF universe.

Cboe Global Markets has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 1,000 U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listings, becoming only the second venue to reach this mark. As of today, Cboe U.S. lists over 115 unique issuers, representing a diverse range of strategies including derivatives, global equities, fixed income, and cryptocurrency-based products. This achievement highlights the exchange's role as a leading listing venue for innovative actively-managed ETFs.

Victor Werny, Head of North American ETP Listings at Cboe Global Markets, stated, "Reaching 1,000 ETF listings is a testament to the industry-leading advancements Cboe has championed on behalf of our partners, as well as issuers' continued trust in Cboe's ETF services." The ETF industry is experiencing tremendous growth and innovation, with new products incorporating more sophisticated strategies and alternative asset classes.

The surge in listings is partly due to the increasing demand for actively managed ETFs. Derivative-based ETFs, such as outcome-based and premium writing ETFs, represent over 40% of all new U.S. ETF listings industry-wide this year [1]. This growth underscores the growing investor appetite for risk management and income generation capabilities that options can provide.

Cboe's expertise in derivatives and market innovation has positioned it to assist partners in expanding the ETF universe. The exchange has seen a significant increase in listings, growing over 70% since the start of 2023 [1]. This growth includes several outcome-based bitcoin ETFs among the more than 40 cryptocurrency ETFs now listed on Cboe U.S.

Cathie Wood, Founder, Chief Investment Officer, and Chief Executive Officer of ARK Invest, commented, "At ARK Invest, we believe the future of investing lies at the intersection of innovation, transparency, and access. Cboe has been a trusted partner in helping us bring cutting-edge strategies focused on disruptive innovation and actively managed ETFs to market." She added, "Surpassing 1,000 listings isn't just a milestone for Cboe, it's a powerful signal that the market is evolving to meet the bold ideas shaping our world."

Adam Phillips, Chief Operating Officer of VanEck ETFs, echoed this sentiment, stating, "Surpassing 1,000 U.S.-listed ETFs marks a notable milestone for Cboe and underscores the continued dynamism of the ETF landscape. At VanEck, we've long believed in the power of ETFs to provide efficient access to innovative investment strategies."

Graham Day, Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer at Innovator ETFs, congratulated Cboe on this significant milestone, noting, "We're excited to continue working with Cboe in delivering more industry firsts."

Beyond being a leading listing venue for options-based ETFs, Cboe's experience as an options leader and innovator has played an important role in the overall growth of the ETF ecosystem. Outcome-based ETF portfolio managers construct the specific terms and downside protection offered by utilizing FLEX options, which were first developed by Cboe in 1993 [1].

Cboe currently lists over 1,400 ETFs across its global network of exchanges in the U.S., Canada, the UK, the European Union, and Australia [1].

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