Stock swings that sent volatility up 30 percent in a week are distracting investors from a U.S. economy that warrants a further run in the bull market.
Bloomberg: Despite Rise In Volatility, Tom Lee Predicts A Rally
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Interest Rates Futures Options Roundup
Let’s take a look at interest rates futures options. Specifically, the top 10 strikes and overnight changes in OI.
Alibaba Options Debut
http://www.futuresmag.com/2014/09/30/alibaba-options-debut#.VCq77VybPdc.twitter
Market Meltdown Curbs Approved By American Options Exchanges
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-29/market-meltdown-curbs-approved-by-american-options-exchanges.html
High Frequency Market Making
http://www.futuresmag.com/2014/09/29/high-frequency-market-making
Option Traders Bullish On Alibaba
http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/09/29/option-traders-bullish-on-alibaba/
Volatility Storm In S&P 500 Failing To Fluster Tom Lee
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-09-30/volatility-storm-in-s-and-p-500-failing-to-fluster-tom-lee
Stock Exchanges On Track To Develop Audit Trail System
http://ww2.cfo.com/capital-markets/2014/09/stock-exchanges-track-develop-audit-trail-system/
ISE Submits Filing For New Options Exchange Called ISE Mercury
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-09-29/ise-submits-filing-for-new-options-exchange-called-ise-mercury
Hot Options Report: Ford (F) Calls Lead The Way
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Monday, September 29, 2014
Giant Call Trade in VIX
457,900 VIX Oct 19 calls traded today for 0.86 in one large block. The calls traded out of sequence and through the offer at the time. There is a jump in the option implied volatility in the VIX today by 3 points.
New Risk Control Standards Announced By OCC And U.S. Options Exchanges
The OCC and the U.S. Options Exchanges have come together in an effort to reduce the risk of errors or unintended activity that could cause or contribute to a financial loss to market participants.