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New All-Time Record – Open Interest for Cboe S&P 500 Options Surpasses 21 Million Contracts
While many investors are concerned about the fact that benchmark indexes for major investment classes are down year-to date, more investors are using S&P 500® options for goals related to risk management and income enhancement. On December 20 open interest for Cboe S&P 500 (SPX(SM) and SPXW) options surpassed 21 million for the first time…
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2016 Presidential Election: Can Put Options Help Reduce Portfolio Volatility?
No other recent presidential elections have been as divided as this year’s. As the objectivity and credibility regarding poll numbers and media coverage of the candidates are being questioned, the U.S. economy and the capital market are facing an unusual level of political risk. Market participants may seek various tools to hedge the downside risk,…
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