Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell (The Tipping Point, Outliers) addresses the Options Industry Conference.
Episode 53: Live From OIC – OptionsXpress
Live From OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by David Fisher, CEO of OptionsXpress. Mark and David discuss the ferocious competition in the retail options space. They also discuss the growing arms race among firms looking to attract high-end retail options traders. Finally, David addresses claims that OptionsXpress may have lost its way after recent management changes and acquisitions.
Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio – Evolution: The Equities Markets
Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: – Evolution: The Equities Markets
Episode 52: Live From OIC – Tabb Group
Live From OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by Andy Nybo, Head of Derivatives at Tabb Group. Mark and Andy discuss the role of analysts in the options market. They also dive into the Tabb Group's latest study of buyside options traders. Finally, they immerse themselves in the debate over derivatives reform and explore the buyside's perspective of Washington.
Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Sullivan Award Presentation
Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Presentation of the 2010 Sullivan Award. The Sullivan Award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to the options industry. This year's recipient is Bill Porter, the Founder of Etrade and the Co-Founder of the International Securities Exchange.
Episode 51: Live From OIC – BATS
Live From OIC 2010 – Mark is joined by Jeromee Johnson, Head of BATS Options. Mark and Jeromee debate the age-old question: does the world need yet another options exchange? They also explore the potential competitive advantages that BATS brings to the table. Finally, they discuss the criticism that BATS and NASDAQ OMX are merely cannibalizing the options market.
Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Exchange Leaders Panel
If you were not able to make it to Phoenix, or if you just missed a panel, The Options Insider has you covered. The most popular panel at OIC 2010 is now available for download exclusively to Options Insider users.
Episode 50: Live From OIC – Symphono
Live from the Options Industry Conference – Mark is joined by Drew Shields and Adam Weyeneth from Symphono. Mark, Drew and Adam debate the merits of customized versus off-the-shelf trading solutions. They also discuss the ways that a niche options software developer can compete against behemoths like Microhedge. In addition, they explore the growing popularity of institutional trading products with retail options traders.
Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: SEC Keynote Address
EXCLUSIVE OIC 2010 PANEL AUDIO – Our exclusive coverage of the 2010 Options Industry Conference kicks off with the opening remarks by ISE CEO Gary Katz. Those remarks are immediately followed by the Keynote Address from Jamie Brigagliano, Deputy Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the SEC.
The Options Insider Interviews the Head of BATS Options
A preview of an upcoming Options Insider Radio episode featuring Jeromee Johnson, Head of BATS Options.
Episode 49: Licensing Volatility
Live from the FIA Expo, Mark sits down with Scot Warren, MD of Equity Products and Index Services at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Scot dispels a number of rumors surrounding the CME's volatility license with the CBOE. Will we see VIX futures and options trading on the CME in the near future? Mark and Scot also explore the reasoning behind the CME's acquisition of the Dow Jones index products.
Episode 48: Flash Trading, Short Sales and Controversy
In this episode, Mark is joined by Gary Katz, CEO of the International Securities Exchange. Mark and Gary dive into the debate over flash trading and short selling restrictions in the options market. They also discuss a controversial ISE rule filing that allows large option orders to be crossed away from the exchange. Finally, Gary explains why Options Insider Radio listeners should attend the 2010 Options Industry Conference in Phoenix.

