Higher volatility in the underlying asset generally leads to increased options volume, and the impetus behind recent market activity stems from the incumbent U.S. administration’s trade policy actions ...

The chart below provides a stark illustration of just how anxious investors were on Monday as stock markets tanked. The total volume of S&P 500 put options traded was a record 3.3 million, according ...

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(VOL REPORT is a content program that covers volatility and its implications for market participants and operators. VOL REPORT is produced in partnership with Cboe Global Markets.) US listed options ...

Excitement over index options has soared among investors, individuals and institutions alike. These financial instruments offer a way for investors to align their portfolios with broader economic ...