The options we’ve all been waiting for will finally be introduced this thursday the 24th, options on Unit 4. It’s a software company and part of the AMX index, and while it isn’t even that small it’s hard to imagine any demand for these options. In the current market turmoil all market makers are busyRead more
The current market panic is offering great potential for traders. Earnings estimates for market makers can be doubled easily for the year. The other side of the trading eco system, the voice brokerage firms – have a lot more difficulty earning a living. During this period of ultra high volatility it’s difficult to arrange largeRead more
When markets spiral downwards, it’s only a matter of time before the usual suspects are identified. The short sellers, the speculators and evil traders in general are found guilty of driving down the market to fill their pockets. While this may be a common view among certain folks, one would expect politicians to have hadRead more
For the second time in seven days Euronext fails at calculating correct expiry levels. Nobody is perfect. Organizations aren’t perfect either. However, when organizations fail consistently in performing simple yet important routine tasks – there’s something seriously wrong. Of course I’m referring to Euronext. Sometimes a little slow and always overcharging their customers, but previouslyRead more
I confess, in the light of the current market crisis and US downgrade this isn’t the most spectacular news. Market makers have been competing for the primary market maker (pmm) licenses in a few stocks. This head to head competition is always interesting, as the market maker with the best quoting performance is selected. ButRead more
