The Long & Short of Futures Options

Oct 10, 2014

In this special edition of the Long and Short of Futures Options, Mark is joined by Derek Samman, Group Global Head of Commodities and Options Products at CME Group.

They discuss:

• Structural changes at CME Group
• Record volume in the options complex in September, up 20% year-over-year
• Growth in electronic options...

Sep 2, 2014

Today's guest is David Reif, Senior Director of Interest Rate Products

What to Know

• This is a hot time for rates. We're seeing record levels of volatility & interest around the globe for these products.
• 30 year treasury yields hit a 15month low around 3.10% on Aug 15 approaching Janet Yellen's comments.
• This is fertile...

Jun 30, 2014

What to Know: Deliverable Interest Rate Swap Futures. What are they? The distinction between swaps and swap futures. What are the advantages of swap futures over swaps? Why they're being embraced now. Who is the end user for DSFs?

What to Watch: Ways to create the most margin and capital efficient platforms, including...

May 15, 2014

In this episode, Mark is joined by Scott Warren, Senior Managing Director of Equity Products and Index Services at CME Group.

What to Know: Overview of volume trends, working with clients to find efficiency in options on futures, volatility and its impact on the market, retail growth. Smaller-size, smaller-duration...

Apr 4, 2014

The Long and Short of Futures Options 16: All about the Ags

In this episode, Mark is joined by Tim Andriesen, Managing Director of Agriculture and Alternative Investment Products at CME.

What to Know: 2013: a year in review, CME ags complex in 2013. Shorter-dated alternatives for producers. The use case for weekly...