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The Long and Short of Futures Options: Precious Metals and FX



The Long and Short of Futures Options: Precious Metals and FX

Precious Metals and FX
Join Options Insider Founder Mark Longo as he dives into two of the hottest product categories in world of futures options - Metals and FX. Mark is joined by Craig LeVeille, Director of FX Products and Patricia Cauley, Director of Metals Products, CME Group.

WHAT TO WATCH?
  • BREAKING DOWN THE METALS OPTIONS VOLUME EXPLOSION - WHY ARE METALS SO HOT RIGHT NOW?

  • FX OPTIONS VOLUME RUNDOWN - WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE EURO?

  • WHAT PERCENTAGE OF METALS CONTRACTS ARE BEING EXECUTED ELECTRONICALLY THESE DAYS?

  • PLATINUM - WHY HAS THIS PRECIOUS METAL FAILED TO CAPTURE THE SPOTLIGHT LIKE GOLD & SILVER?

  • INDUSTRIAL METALS: HAS THE SPOTLIGHT BEEN STOLEN BY THE MORE RETAIL-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS?

WHATíS NEW?

  • OVERVIEW OF MINI-METALS AND WEEKLY METALS OPTIONS CONTRACTS.
  • GOLD VIX - PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

  • WHAT IS GOING ON WITH EURO VOLCONTRACTS?\
  • EXPLOSION IN ELECTRONIC EXECUTION FOR METALS AND FX - A BOON FOR THE RETAIL FUTURES OPTIONS TRADER.
  • NEW CUSTOMERS DISCOVERING FUTURES OPTIONS INCLUDING FINANCIAL ADVISORS AND HIGH-END RETAIL TRADERS.

WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?

THE LISTENERS TAKE OVER THE SHOW WITH QUESTIONS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
  • LIQUIDITY IN METALS OPTIONS

  • WEEKLY METALS OPTIONS

  • HOW/WHEN THE CME DECIDES TO ADJUST MARGIN REQUIREMENTS
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About Mark S. Longo


Mark S. Longo is the founder of The Options Insider Inc. - a firm dedicated to providing free options information, education, news and analysis for options users. Whether it's on TheOptionsInsider.com, a leading online options destination; through Options Insider Radio, the world's only radio network for options users; or through a growing number of newsletters and live events, Mr. Longo continues to provide new ways to spread the word about options.Mr. Longo's analysis of the options market has appeared in a wide variety of domestic and international publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Reuters, Futures Magazine, and more. As one of the few industry commentators with practical options experience, he has developed a substantial following among industry veterans and newcomers looking for insight into this complex market.Mr. Longo began his career as an options trader on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange.

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