Euronext LIFFE Traded 63.4 Million Contracts In March 2002, More Than Any Other Derivatives Exchange In The World, And Up 21% From March 2001

Euronext LIFFE, the derivatives business of Euronext, traded a total of 63.4 million contracts during the month of March, more than any other derivatives exchange in the world. Average daily volume amounted to 3.2 million, which represents an underlying nominal daily value of €624 billion, confirming Euronext LIFFE's position as the world's second largest derivatives exchange in terms of value. Total open interest stood at 96.5 million contracts on 28 March 2002. Euronext LIFFE traded 181 million contracts in the first quarter 2002, up 30% on the same period in 2001.

Euronext LIFFE's equity products saw particularly strong growth, with a year-to-date volume of 134 million contracts, up 49% on 2001. Short-term interest rate products grew 17% trading 42 million contracts year-to-date and Commodity Products grew by 19% trading 1.4 million contracts.