The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. announced that its PHLX group has launched its Complex Order System, a fully electronic system for options that automates the process for executing two-sided complex orders that are priced as a single order.The firm said it received SEC approval and completed its rollout supporting various order types including strategies consisting […]
The stagflation-neutral hedge seeks to take advantage of performance gaps between the TSX 60 and S&P 500
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Series of educational events planned for major Canadian cities
Eurex, the International Securities Exchange, and The Options Clearing Corporation today announced they plan to create a transatlantic trading and clearing link that will allow Eurex customers to access ISE’s options market.Through this link, Eurex members will have access to the full suite of options products available at ISE and be able to execute orders […]
The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. announced it has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for rules associated with the launch of its planned equity and index options market.The Nasdaq Options Market is Nasdaq OMX’s new electronic option trading offering which will operate on a price/time priority model. It will also provide a […]
Turning to bonds options is a good strategy in the current environment as U.S. interest rates are likely to come down further
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Montreal Exchange Inc. announced today that it has reached an agreement to increase its ownership position in the Boston Options Exchange (BOX) from 31.4% to 53.2%, subject to regulatory approval.Under the terms of the agreement with the Boston Stock Exchange (BSE), a partner in BOX, MX will pay US$52.5 million in cash for the 21.9% […]
The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures contract has been offered at the Chicago Board of Trade since 1997