Options Insider Special Events

In our continuing coverage of the 2014 OIC Conference, we bring "How Education is Driving Growth: Why It’s More Important than Ever Before." The participants were: Alan Grigoletto, Moderator, The Options Industry Council Michael Khouw, DASH Financial Peter Lusk, CBOE, The Options Institute Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring Loren Reinhardt, OptionsCity Software Mark Skalabrin, Redline Trading Solutions

Our coverage of the 2014 OIC Conference continues with the presentation of the Joseph W. Sullivan Award to Blair Hull.

The Options Insider's continuing coverage of the 2014 OIC Conference panels continues with The Market Makers The participants included: John Smollen, Moderator, Quivetneck Capital Ed Haravon, Spot Trading Pat Hickey, Optiver US Dan Perper, PEAK6 Investment Jon Schlossberg, Equitec Group

In this episode, Mark is joined by Tony Saliba, Executive Managing Director of ConvergEx Group and CEO of Liquidpoint. They discuss: More Flash Boys Financial interests in options markets The Nth Exchange and more...

In this episode, Mark is joined by Tony Saliba, Executive Managing Director of ConvergEx Group and CEO of Liquidpoint. They discuss: Their algorithm which optimizes where complex orders are sent Exchanges, spread books, and fragmentations Should exchanges be required to provide kill switches? Getting rid of penny-wide spreads Tony's opinion on Flash Boys

Mark is joined by Andy Nybo, Head of Derivatives Research at TABB Group. They discuss: The use of U.S. listed options by European investors Growing demand for ETF options The insatiable appetite for VIX The state of the industry including: rising volumes, muted uptick in vol, and mini options Pending AAPL split Market structure And more

The Options Insider's continuing coverage of the 2014 OIC Conference panels continues with A WILD Perspective. The participants included: Ellen Greene, Moderator, SIFMA Francine Fang, KCG Holdings Elizabeth Martin, Goldman Sachs Sapna Patel, Morgan Stanley Jessica Titlebaum, Orc Group

In this episode, Mark is joined by Paul Jiganti, Managing Director of Market Structure and Client Advocacy at TD Ameritrade. They discuss: TD tools for buy-writes TD and TOS becoming the platform of choice for investors Tools for advisors The double-edged sword of fragmentation Retail customers aren’t concerned about market structure The criticisms from Flash Boys The idea of a retail-only exchange Failed retail-oriented products And more

The Options Insider brings you exclusive audio coverage of all the sessions at the 2014 Options Industry Conference. Next up is always a crowd favorite: Options Exchange Leaders. Featuring: Anthony Saliba, Moderator, LiquidPoint Edward Boyle, BOX Options Exchange Shelly Brown, MIAX Options Exchange Steve Crutchfield, NYSE Euronext Jeromee Johnson, BATS Options Gary Katz, International Securities Exchange Holdings Edward Provost, Chicago Board Options Exchange/C2 Thomas Wittman, NASDAQ OMX/NASDAQ OMX PHLX

The Options Insider brings you exclusive audio coverage of all the sessions at the 2014 Options Industry Conference. Next up, The State of the Listed Options Industry presented by Andy Nybo of the TABB Group.

In this episode of Options Insider Radio, Mark is joined by Pat Fay, the Head of Derivatives for the Index Group at Russell Investments. They discuss: An overview of the Russell initiatives in the options space Russell options for retail investors An overview of RVX Who is the target audience for RVX? The prevalence of call trading in RVX What's coming up from Russell? Mini options And more

The Options Insider brings you exclusive audio coverage of all the sessions at the 2014 Options Industry Conference. First up, Exchange updates from: Bryan Christian, BATS Global Markets Patty Schuler, BOX Options Exchange David Gray, Chicago Board Options Exchange/C2 Geralyn Endo, ISE/ISE Gemini Shelly Brown, MIAX Options Exchange Aubree Greenspun, NASDAQ Options Market/NASDAQ OMX PHLX Bill Ryan, NYSE Options

The Future of Option Trading: Finding Edge Outside the Pit, Part 3 This groundbreaking event from the Options Alliance addressed the numerous issues facing the fastest-growing segment of the options market – options entrepreneurs. Are you a current or former options trader looking to leverage your unique skill set in exciting new ways? Are you an aspiring entrepreneur hoping to learn more about this dynamic, and sometimes intimidating, segment of the financial marketplace? Is your firm looking to expand its reach by learning more about the unique needs of options entrepreneurs, startups and ventures? Part three: How to Market and Promote Your New Options Venture with Skip Shean, Josh Inglis and Gary Kreissman

The Future of Option Trading: Finding Edge Outside the Pit, Part 1 This groundbreaking event from the Options Alliance addressed the numerous issues facing the fastest-growing segment of the options market – options entrepreneurs. Are you a current or former options trader looking to leverage your unique skill set in exciting new ways? Are you an aspiring entrepreneur hoping to learn more about this dynamic, and sometimes intimidating, segment of the financial marketplace? Is your firm looking to expand its reach by learning more about the unique needs of options entrepreneurs, startups and ventures? Part two: Roadblocks to Your New Options Business with Andrew May, Earl Humphrey and Justin Braun

The Future of Option Trading: Finding Edge Outside the Pit, Part 1 This groundbreaking event from the Options Alliance addressed the numerous issues facing the fastest-growing segment of the options market – options entrepreneurs. Are you a current or former options trader looking to leverage your unique skill set in exciting new ways? Are you an aspiring entrepreneur hoping to learn more about this dynamic, and sometimes intimidating, segment of the financial marketplace? Is your firm looking to expand its reach by learning more about the unique needs of options entrepreneurs, startups and ventures? Part one: The Trading Floor is Dead! Long Live the Trading Floor by Mark Longo New Opportunities in the Options Market with Mark Longo, Mike Cavanaugh, Dan Passarelli and Henry Schwartz

Christopher Larkin, Moderator Todd Lard, Charles Schwab & Co. Brian Overby, TradeKing Gary Sjostedt, TD Ameritrade Francisco Tirado, E*TRADE Financial

The Options Insider's audio coverage of the 2013 OIC Conference continues with the SEC Address delivered by Heather Seidel, Securities & Exchange Commission.

The Options Insider's Coverage of the 2013 OIC Conference continues with The Options Exchange Leaders Panel. Moderated by Paul Jiganti of TD Ameritrade. Featuring: Shelly Brown, MIAX Options Exchange Steve Crutchfield, NYSE Euronext Jeromee Johnson, BATS Exchange, Inc. Gary Katz, International Securities Exchange Tony McCormick, BOX Options Exchange Edward Provost, Chicago Board Options Exchange/C2 Thomas Wittman, NASDAQ OMX/NASDAQ OMX PHLX

The Options Insider's Coverage of the 2013 OIC Conference continues with The Buy-Side Wish List. Moderated by Steve Sears, columnist for Barron's Featuring: Will Bartlett, Parallax Volatility Advisers, LLC Ken Kwalik, Goldman Sachs Options Advisory Services Kyle McClements, BlackRock Advisors, LLC Thomas Coccaro, Bow Street, LLC Dennis Davitt, Harvest Volatility Advisers

The Options Insider's Coverage of the 2013 OIC Conference continues with The State of the Listed Options Industry presented by Andy Nybo of the TABB Group