Gold VIX rose for a second straight day as the price of gold continued plummeting.
Gold VIX Rises for Second Straight Day
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NYT: Board of Directors Cut Nasdaq OMX Chief’s 2012 Bonus
Nasdaq OMX executives saw lower 2012 bonuses thanks to the botched Facebook IPO.
Option Block 234: Debunking the Expiration Graph Myth
Myth-busting, expiration graph-style! Unusual activity, earnings, and more!
Reuters Study: Looking at Options Trading Ahead of Deals
A Reuters/Schaeffers Investment Research study found insider trading in options transactions over a 14-month period.
CME Reports Record-Trading in Short-Dated New Crop Corn Options, SGX, CFFEX Sign MOU
CME reports record trading in short-dated new crop corn options while SGX signs MOU with the China Financial Futures Exchange.
ISE Introduces Its New Options Exchange, ISE Gemini
ISE introduced its new exchange, ISE Gemini.
S&P 500, Dow Hit Record Highs, VIX Closes Down 3.74%
S&P 500, Nasdaq reach all-time highs, VIX down almost 4%.
NYT: Need for Greater Derivatives Reform
A New York Times editorial piece opposes current derivative reform bills, listing its reasons.
Option Block 233: Trickle Down SPX
BOX files with the SEC for a jumbo SPDR. Is it time for trickle down SPX?
WSJ: Exchange Executives to Discuss New “Dark Pool” Regulations
On Tuesday, some exchange leaders and the SEC will meet to discuss dark pool regulations.
CBOE Launches “CBOE Options Hub”
CBOE has launched its new “CBOE Options Hub.”
Barron’s: Earnings Season Selloff Coming from Volatility Bets
Earnings season started on Monday and the derivatives market suggests a possible selloff.