Derivatives

The charts below are derived from BIS data on OTC (Over The Counter) unregulated derivatives, which are a much larger market than regulated derivatives on the various exchanges world wide. U.S. derivatives only

For reference, total volumes on regulated exchanges as of the quarter ending 12/2006, in billions of dollars:
  Total outstanding Total turnover Interest rate instruments portion
Futures $ 21,600 $310,500 $285,300
Options $ 36,200 $120,600 $ 95,800

The BIS data source is here.



Nominal (face) value








(same data, except shown as annual rates of change)






Market value








(same data, except shown as annual rates of change)






U.S. derivatives








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