NYSE Euronext's (NYX) global derivatives average daily volume (ADV) was 9.0 million contracts traded per day in January 2011, a decrease of 2.7% versus the prior year, but an increase of 35.6% sequentially.

The fall in global derivatives ADV versus prior year levels was driven primarily by a 7.5% decrease in European derivatives, partially offset by a 3.0% increase in US equity options ADV. The strong sequential increase was driven by a 78.0% increase in European fixed income derivatives and a 29.5% increase in US equity options.  Cash equities ADV in January 2011 was mixed, with European cash ADV increasing 27.8% and US cash trading volumes decreasing 12.2% from January 2010 levels.

NYSE Euronext US equity options (NYSE Arca and NYSE Amex) ADV of 4.4 million contracts in January 2011 increased 3.0% compared to January 2010 levels and increased 29.5% from December 2010. NYSE Euronext’s U.S. options exchanges accounted for 24.5% of total US consolidated equity options trading in January 2011, down from 27.8% in January 2010, but up from 23.1% recorded in December 2010.