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west central illinois | FUNCTIONS AND ROLE
The CME Group plays a significant role in supporting efficient markets in several key products and serving the risk-management needs for investors and corporations. Some of its main functions, roles, and uses include:
Standardizing the trading in derivatives contracts
Allowing price discovery and providing liquidity
Permitting hedging (and speculation) against price fluctuations in key assets
Acting as a clearinghouse for derivatives transactions
Providing diversification and risk-management tools
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intent of cme
