Billionaire George Soros’ Long-Term Stock Picks

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12. CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 63 

Soros Fund Management’s Stake: $6.6 million

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) empowers market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities by enabling clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data. This company presents a solid investment opportunity, supported by the following points. Firstly, the company’s ability to generate earnings is reflected in the report for the third quarter of 2024. As illustrated, net income was $913 million, and diluted earnings per common share were $2.50, which suggests effective management and the potential to lead to higher shareholder value through dividends or reinvestment strategies. Secondly, the company plans to launch physically delivered Hard Red Spring Wheat futures and options in early Q2 2025, pending regulatory approvals. Moreover, the company has also achieved a record international average daily volume of 7.8 million contracts in 2024, up 14% from 2023, highlighting its growing global presence and the increasing demand for its products.

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