On Monday, CBOE’s VIX options and the C2 options exchange reached single-day volume records.
CBOE VIX Options, C2 Options Exchange Reach New Single-Day Volume Records
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Option Block 311: VIX Drops the Ball
So much for single-digit VIX, as it passes the 20-handle
CBOE’s January ADV Up 36%, New Monthly Records Set
In January, CBOE’s ADV rose 36% and the exchange’s VIX products set new monthly records.
OCC: A Record January for Options, Futures and Stock Loan Activity
OCC reported record-setting activity in January volume for options, futures and stock loan activity.
OIC: January Options Volume Up 8 Percent, Sets New Monthly Record
January options volume rose 8 percent, setting a new monthly record.
BATS Global Markets, Direct Edge Receive SEC Approval to Merge
BATS Global Markets and Direct Edge have received SEC approval to merge.
Options Tweets of the Week
Here’s a look at The Options Insider’s favorite tweets of the week.
Nasdaq Has Best Day Since October, Big Day for Facebook
Nasdaq had its best day since October while Facebook rallied on its quarterly report.
CFE Announces Launch Date For CBOE Short-Term VIX Futures With Weekly Expirations
CFE’s launch date for the new CBOE Short-Term VIX futures with weekly expiration will come on February 13, pending regulatory review.
ISE ETF Ventures, BlueStar Indexes to Launch BIGTech Index
ISE ETF Ventures and BlueStar Indexes will launch their jointly created BlueStar Global Technology Index, “BIGTech.”
ISE, ISE Gemini to List Options on Recently SEC-Approved Nations VolDex Index
ISE, ISE Gemini to list options on the Nations VolDex Index.
Bloomberg: Options Investor Sells $18 Million VIX Calls
According to a Bloomberg, an options investor sold $18 million of VIX calls on Monday.