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Industry Growth versus Staff Growth
This budget assumes continued growth at the rate seen from 2009-2011. Increased activity of high-frequency traders contributed to the increase in volume with commensurate required increase in technology and staff resources for surveillance.
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Equivalents (Staffing Levels) |
521 | 497 | 517 | 491 | 493 | 437 | 449 | 498 | 605 | 666 |
| Contract Trading Volume (Millions) |
1,004 | 1,225 | 1,518 | 1,920 | 2,421 | 3,085 | 3,446 | 2,704 | 3,103 | 3,587 |