IMM
IMM stands for International Monetary Market, and it is a division of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). It is an international marketplace for trading futures and options on currencies, interest rates, and other financial instruments. IMM was established in 1972 and is the world’s largest and most liquid financial market. It is a regulated marketplace that provides investors with the opportunity to hedge their investments and manage their risk.
History of IMM
IMM was established in 1972 as a division of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). It was created to provide a regulated marketplace for trading futures and options on currencies, interest rates, and other financial instruments. IMM was the first exchange to offer currency futures and options, and it quickly became the world’s largest and most liquid financial market. IMM has since grown to include a wide range of products, including futures and options on currencies, interest rates, stock indices, and commodities.
Comparison Table
| Product | IMM | Other Exchanges |
|---|---|---|
| Currency Futures & Options | Yes | No |
| Interest Rate Futures & Options | Yes | No |
| Stock Index Futures & Options | Yes | No |
| Commodity Futures & Options | Yes | No |
Summary
IMM is an international marketplace for trading futures and options on currencies, interest rates, and other financial instruments. It was established in 1972 and is the world’s largest and most liquid financial market. IMM offers a wide range of products, including futures and options on currencies, interest rates, stock indices, and commodities. For more information about IMM, please visit the CME Group website.
See Also
- Futures
- Options
- Currency Futures
- Interest Rate Futures
- Stock Index Futures
- Commodity Futures
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)
- Derivatives
- Hedging
- Risk Management
