In this episode, Mark is joined by Adam Nunes, Head of U.S. Options, NASDAQ. Mark and Adam dive straight into the raging debate over maker-taker pricing. Adam responds to claims that NASDAQ is giving away volume at a loss and cherry-picking options order flow. Mark and Adam also discuss the difficulties associated with launching a new options exchange during the height of the financial meltdown.
An overview of Monday's unusual options activity along with implied volatility movers, bullish & bearish options flow and general market sentiment.
Ten Most Active Equity Options & Strikes (GM, C, GE, BAC)
Options Update for PetroChina (PTR) and Auxilium Pharma (AUXL)
Implied volatility movers and unusual volume movers for midday 6/1
Options Update for CSX Corp (CSX) and Valero Energy (VLO)
Options Update for Qiagen (QGEN) and TiVo (TIVO)
Options Update for Melco Crown Entertainment (MPEL) and Cubist Pharmaceuticals (CBST)
A roundup of pre-session activity in the futures market.
An overview of Friday's unusual options activity along with implied volatility movers, bullish & bearish options flow and general market sentiment.
Options Update for Microsoft (MSFT) and Honda (HMC)
Implied volatility movers and unusual volume movers for midday 5/29.