Wedbush Launches First Exchange-Traded Products Tied to Sports Performance Indexes
Event summary
- Wedbush launched the first exchange-traded products based on FutureSports Performance Indexes (FSPI) on September 28, 2026.
- CME FSPI Hockey Futures are the first regulated financial products built on FutureSports indexes.
- FutureSports reached an agreement with MLB to create indexes on baseball team performance, pending regulatory review.
- Wedbush provided infrastructure, expertise, and multi-asset capabilities to support the launch.
The big picture
Wedbush's launch of sports performance-based financial products marks a strategic expansion into a nascent asset class, leveraging its multi-asset trading and clearing infrastructure. This move aligns with broader trends in capital markets toward alternative, uncorrelated investment opportunities. The collaboration with FutureSports and CME Group underscores the growing intersection of sports analytics and financial innovation.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- How quickly institutional investors will embrace sports performance as a new asset class.
- Regulatory Approval
- Whether the pending regulatory review for MLB-based futures contracts will be completed smoothly.
- Competitive Dynamics
- The pace at which other financial firms may enter the sports performance derivatives market.
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