Episode 56 – Live From OIC: NASDAQ OMX and PHLX

Live from OIC – Mark is joined by Tom Wittman, President, NASDAQ OMX/PHLX. Mark and Tom discuss the fact that so many exchanges are copying PHLX by swapping ownership for order flow. They also discuss the claims that NASDAQ and BATS are cannibalizing the options market. Finally, they debate PHLX's controversial pursuit of dividend trade volume. Does this strategy exploit retail traders and distort the overall options market?

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Episode 53: Live From OIC – OptionsXpress

Mark is joined by David Fisher, CEO of OptionsXpress. Mark and David discuss the ferocious competition in the retail options space. They also discuss the growing arms race among firms looking to attract high-end retail options traders. Finally, David addresses claims that OptionsXpress may have lost its way after recent management changes and acquisitions.

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