CME Group Inc. (CME) is trading at $296.90, which is -9.1% below its all-time high of $326.46. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.9, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, CME has experienced 168 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.5%.
Data last updated: April 16, 2026 at 08:39 AM EDT
CME
StockCME Group Inc.
Price
$296.90
as of Apr 15, 2026
All Time High: $326.46
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-9.1%
Days in Drawdown
31
Avg Max Drawdown
4.5%
Avg Length
47
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.9
CME - Price & High Water Mark
CME - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
CME Group Inc. (CME) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
CME Group Inc. is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-04-15, the stock is trading at $296.90, down 9.1% from its all-time high of $326.46. This pullback has lasted 31 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, CME Group Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.5% in depth, with an average duration of 47 days. CME Group Inc. has gone through 168 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for CME Group Inc. in the last 14 years was 37.4%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 940 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for CME Group Inc. currently stands at 1.90. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing CME Group Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 168 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | Ongoing | 31 days | -9.1% | $326.46 | $296.90 | — |
| 2025-05-29 | 2025-05-30 | 2 days | -0.0% | $283.32 | $283.21 | $286.31 |
| 2025-05-08 | 2025-05-28 | 21 days | -6.5% | $282.17 | $263.80 | $283.32 |
| 2025-04-04 | 2025-04-29 | 26 days | -6.0% | $265.87 | $250.02 | $269.83 |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-04-03 | 14 days | -1.8% | $264.06 | $259.42 | $265.87 |
| 2025-03-19 | 2025-03-20 | 2 days | -0.4% | $264.01 | $263.00 | $264.06 |
| 2025-03-11 | 2025-03-17 | 7 days | -2.1% | $259.84 | $254.33 | $261.13 |
| 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-10 | 6 days | -1.9% | $253.24 | $248.41 | $259.84 |
| 2025-02-26 | 2025-02-28 | 3 days | -1.1% | $247.27 | $244.48 | $250.17 |
| 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-25 | 6 days | -1.2% | $247.20 | $244.24 | $247.27 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-19 | 6 days | -1.9% | $246.57 | $242.00 | $247.20 |
| 2025-02-10 | 2025-02-12 | 3 days | -1.3% | $241.36 | $238.31 | $245.43 |
| 2025-02-05 | 2025-02-06 | 2 days | -0.4% | $239.09 | $238.22 | $240.95 |
| 2024-12-06 | 2025-02-03 | 60 days | -5.5% | $235.52 | $222.62 | $237.24 |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-03 | 2 days | -1.0% | $227.84 | $225.55 | $230.45 |
| 2024-10-25 | 2024-11-26 | 33 days | -3.7% | $219.88 | $211.73 | $224.38 |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-10-24 | 4 days | -0.9% | $218.57 | $216.51 | $219.88 |
| 2022-03-22 | 2024-10-16 | 940 days | -31.7% | $215.99 | $147.43 | $217.47 |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-18 | 36 days | -10.7% | $213.94 | $190.98 | $214.99 |
| 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-09 | 3 days | -1.9% | $211.08 | $207.00 | $213.94 |
| 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-01 | 12 days | -4.8% | $198.24 | $188.75 | $198.95 |
| 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-20 | 23 days | -3.2% | $197.32 | $191.04 | $198.24 |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-27 | 19 days | -4.0% | $195.32 | $187.58 | $196.73 |
| 2021-11-26 | 2021-12-07 | 12 days | -3.9% | $192.77 | $185.25 | $194.71 |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-11-23 | 8 days | -1.5% | $190.87 | $188.03 | $191.93 |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-11 | 2 days | -0.3% | $186.70 | $186.15 | $187.36 |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-09 | 2 days | -0.5% | $186.68 | $185.81 | $186.70 |
| 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-05 | 3 days | -0.1% | $185.75 | $185.61 | $186.68 |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-02 | 2 days | -1.0% | $185.70 | $183.84 | $185.75 |
| 2021-10-27 | 2021-10-29 | 3 days | -1.0% | $184.63 | $182.77 | $185.70 |
| 2021-10-25 | 2021-10-26 | 2 days | -0.1% | $183.52 | $183.30 | $184.63 |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-10-22 | 128 days | -14.7% | $183.42 | $156.48 | $183.52 |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-16 | 16 days | -2.6% | $182.58 | $177.90 | $183.42 |
| 2021-05-24 | 2021-05-27 | 4 days | -1.3% | $181.77 | $179.35 | $182.02 |
| 2021-05-17 | 2021-05-21 | 5 days | -2.4% | $181.11 | $176.82 | $181.77 |
| 2020-03-05 | 2021-05-14 | 435 days | -37.4% | $179.99 | $112.76 | $181.11 |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-04 | 7 days | -9.7% | $177.22 | $160.03 | $179.99 |
| 2019-09-09 | 2020-02-26 | 171 days | -11.4% | $176.10 | $156.00 | $177.22 |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-08-30 | 11 days | -2.5% | $171.07 | $166.74 | $171.53 |
| 2019-08-12 | 2019-08-19 | 8 days | -3.4% | $170.29 | $164.47 | $171.07 |
| 2019-07-15 | 2019-08-06 | 23 days | -6.3% | $163.78 | $153.48 | $164.50 |
| 2019-06-11 | 2019-07-11 | 31 days | -5.5% | $160.39 | $151.59 | $162.94 |
| 2019-05-31 | 2019-06-03 | 4 days | -0.1% | $151.29 | $151.10 | $151.79 |
| 2018-11-20 | 2019-05-30 | 191 days | -15.4% | $151.15 | $127.87 | $151.29 |
| 2018-11-12 | 2018-11-15 | 4 days | -1.7% | $146.61 | $144.07 | $148.02 |
| 2018-10-22 | 2018-10-31 | 10 days | -2.8% | $141.13 | $137.13 | $141.59 |
| 2018-10-08 | 2018-10-18 | 11 days | -4.3% | $140.39 | $134.31 | $140.57 |
| 2018-09-05 | 2018-10-04 | 30 days | -3.5% | $136.25 | $131.52 | $139.48 |
| 2018-06-07 | 2018-08-30 | 85 days | -7.9% | $133.01 | $122.46 | $133.38 |
| 2018-03-12 | 2018-06-06 | 87 days | -8.8% | $131.39 | $119.86 | $133.01 |
| 2018-03-07 | 2018-03-09 | 3 days | -0.6% | $129.45 | $128.68 | $131.39 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About CME
CME Group Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 6 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 317 days with an average max drop of -20.2%.
The current drawdown of -9.1% has lasted 31 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 to May 2021 | -37.4% | 435 days |
| Mar 2022 to Oct 2024 | -31.7% | 940 days |
| Nov 2018 to May 2019 | -15.4% | 191 days |
| Jun 2021 to Oct 2021 | -14.7% | 128 days |
| Sep 2019 to Feb 2020 | -11.4% | 171 days |
| Feb 2022 to Mar 2022 | -10.7% | 36 days |
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