The Dow rose for an 18th straight Tuesday while the VIX had its own increase.
Dow Rises for 18th Consecutive Tuesday, VIX Also Increases
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Option Block 243: The Viceroy Trade
What IS the viceroy trade? Arrested Development makes NFLX pop.
NYSE Euronext to Join Waiting Game to Trade Jumbo SPY
NYSE Euronext will join ISE and not trade the new jumbo-size SPY contract at this time.
CBOE Wins S&P Index Dispute
Thanks to a Supreme Court decision, CBOE has won its ongoing S&P Index dispute.
Options Insider Radio: BOX Enters Jumbo SPY Fray
Jumbo SPY. BOX’s view of minis, and more.
Traders: ISE Cancels Debut for Jumbo S&P 500 Options
Traders Magazine has reported that ISE canceled its plans to trade Jumbo S&P 500 options.
Chatham Financial: 60 percent of Derivatives End-Users Not Prepared for Dodd-Frank
A Chatham Financial study found that 60 percent of derivative end users are not ready for Dodd Frank requirements.
Reuters: CBOE Expects to Be Fined for Regulatory Issues
CBOE noted in its SEC quarterly filing that it expects to be fined by the agency for its self-regulatory probe.
OCC Announces Three New Board of Directors
OCC announced the election of three new board members.
Dow Hits 15,000, Options Trader Looks to Iron Condor (WSJ)
The Dow hit 15,000 for the first time with an options trader responding with an Iron Condor trade.
NYSE Euronext April Equity Options ADV Increases 10% Year-over-Year
NYSE Euronext U.S. equity options ADV increased 10% year-over-year and 15% from March.
BOX to Offer Jumbo SPY
The BOX Options exchange has received SEC approval to begin trading Jumbo SPY.