Ownership of a seat on the NYMEX Division also represents a share of common stock in NYMEX Holdings, Inc.
Exchange President James E. Newsome said, "These records are reflective of the unprecedented interest and continued confidence in our markets. It is an exciting time for the Exchange. We have experienced numerous volume records, introduced more than 160 new contracts on NYMEX ClearPort® this year, and continued our global expansion initiatives."