This month, CBOE is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Congratulations!
On Friday, the exchange released a video commemorating this; it can be seen here.
CBOE has also devoted a page with links to various content discussing the last 40 years. This includes anniversary blogs from?CBOE staff, executives, traders and colleagues, Trader Talk, a historical photo gallery, a timeline promoting 40 years of CBOE innovation and a historical volume chart.?
Did you know, during this time period, volume grew from 1.1 million contracts in 1973 to 1.1 billion last year??
After celebrating this milestone, CBOE will usher in new leadership as William J. Brodsky, Chairman and CEO, will step down after May’s 2013 Annual Meeting.?Edward T. Tilly,?CBOE?President and COO, will take over the CEO role.
Along with releasing its video this week, CBOE reported record-breaking volumes in VIX futures and?CBOE Gold ETF Volatility Index as well as VIX options reaching a single-day record.?