CME Group Lags Industry in a Year: Is the Stock a Hold or Fold?

Shares of CME Group Inc. (CME) have gained 6.1% in the past year, underperforming the industry and the Zacks S&P 500 composite's growth of 20.3% and 23.6%, respectively. CME Lags Industry and S&P Image Source: Zacks Investment Research CME Group's diversified product portfolio is significantly exposed to extreme interest rate volatility, currency fluctuation, strict government regulations and limited credit availability. The current unstable capital and credit markets can hamper liquidity and cause a declin ...