OIC has reported that December equity options volume rose 2.46 percent while 2013 volume increased 2.68 percent.
2013 Ends on a Record-Breaking Note
This year ended on a record-breaking note for the S&P 500 and the Dow.
Top Five 2013 Options Insider Stories
Here’s a look at the top five Options Insider stories of 2013.
Nasdaq to Take 5% Stake in Borsa Istanbul
Nasdaq OMX will take a 5 percent stake in Borsa Istanbul.
Dow Sets Another Record, S&P 500 Poised for Greatest Rise in 16 Years
It was record No. 51 for the Dow on Monday while the S&P 500 is poised for its greatest close in 16 years.
The Long and Short of Futures Options 14: Blu Putnam, CME Chief Economist
Mark sits down with Blu Putnam, Managing Director and Chief Economist of CME Group to discuss gold, currencies, the Fed, oil, and high-frequency trading.
SGX Receives Regulatory Approval as Derivatives Clearing Organization
SGX has received CFTC approval as a Derivatives Clearing Organization.
Options Tweets of the Week
Here’s a look at The Options Insider’s favorite tweets of the week.
Nasdaq to Pay Firms on December 31 for Botched Facebook IPO
On Dec. 31, Nasdaq will pay firms for the botched 2012 Facebook IPO.
Twitter Continues Its December Rally
On Thursday, Twitter continued its December rally.
Open Markets: Social Media Q and A
CME’s Open Markets blog recently conducted a social media Q and A with the TABB Group.
Another Record Day Along with Active FB, AAPL Options Trading
The S&P 500 and the Dow hit record highs while Apple and Facebook options had a busy Monday.

