A look back at 2015, including crude oil, daily options, 59 expirations, and more.

Download The Long & Short of Futures Options: 2015 Highlights & Crude Oil Breakdown

Today, we are joined by Tom Boggs, Senior Director of Equity Options; Derek Samman, Global Head of Commodities and Options Products, and; Nick Howard, Founder and CEO of QuikStrike

Looking Back at 2015:

  • OCC 2015 cleared contract volume down 3% from 2014.
  • A strong year for futures options.
  • What kept futures options volume strong last year while overall equity options volume contracted?
  • How is the current market turmoil impacting options trading/volume at CME?
  • Which product categories are leading the charge so far in 2016.
  • Spotlight on crude oil, WTI volatility skew, and put premium.

Listener Mail: Listener questions and comments

  • Question from JCanut – There is significant order flow in many weekly options products all the way into the final few days. Does this indicate there is potentially a market for daily listed options products? Would an exchange like CBOE or CME ever consider adding a daily options product to their lineup?
  • Question from Mark C. -?Great show on crude. Is the put premium still holding strong in WTI or is it going away?